FUND (Sprott Focus Trust) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FUND Sprott Focus Trust Inc FUND
43 GF Score
Price $9.51
GF Value $25.42
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sprott Focus Trust Moat Score?

Sprott Focus Trust FUND +0.05% 43 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FUND with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,702 Asset Management companies, Sprott Focus Trust ranks better than 80.14% on this metric.

Sprott Focus Trust has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sprott Focus Trust has No Moat: Sprott Focus Trust operates in the investment management industry with no significant market leadership or customer switching costs. The competitive nature of the sector and lack of proprietary technology or regulatory barriers result in a very weak moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Sprott Focus Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sprott Focus Trust  (NAS:FUND) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Sprott Focus Trust Moat Score Related Terms

FUND vs ARDC, NCA, NBH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Focus Trust's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Sprott Focus Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Focus Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Focus Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #338 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Sprott Focus Trust's Moat Score too high?
Sprott Focus Trust's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #338 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sprott Focus Trust has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Focus Trust's Moat Score compare to ARDC and NCA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #338 out of 1702 companies for Moat Score. This places Sprott Focus Trust in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Sprott Focus Trust's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprott Focus Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.42, compared to a current price of $9.51 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Sprott Focus Trust's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprott Focus Trust (FUND), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Focus Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.51 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.42. GuruFocus considers Sprott Focus Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FUND:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $25.42 vs. price of $9.51 (62.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FUND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sprott Focus Trust Business Description

Address 320 Post Road, Suite 230, Darien, CT, USA, 06820
Sprott Focus Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. Its primary investment objective is long-term capital growth. To achieve its objective, the Fund may invest its assets in equity securities and in direct obligations of the U.S. Government or its agencies and in the non-convertible preferred stocks & debt securities of domestic and foreign companies. It invests in various sectors, of which Materials, Financials, Energy, Information technology sector account for the majority weightage.
43GF Score

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