GDL (GDL Fund) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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61 GF Score
Price $8.46
GF Value $11.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is GDL Fund Moat Score?

GDL Fund GDL -0.06% 61 Moat Score is 1 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates GDL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, GDL Fund ranks better than 69.2% on this metric.

GDL Fund has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

GDL Fund has No Moat: GDL Fund, as a closed-end fund, lacks inherent competitive advantages such as market leadership or customer loyalty. It does not possess significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 GDL Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

GDL Fund  (NYSE:GDL) 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

GDL Fund Moat Score Related Terms

GDL vs GCV, MGF, RGT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, GDL Fund'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.

GDL Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where GDL Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
GDL Fund (GDL) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jun. 29, 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, GDL Fund ranks #522 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is GDL Fund's Moat Score too high?
GDL Fund's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #522 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GDL Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDL Fund's Moat Score compare to GCV and MGF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #522 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This puts GDL Fund in the upper half of its industry. 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. GDL Fund's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDL Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDL Fund (GDL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.39, compared to a current price of $8.46 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. GDL Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GDL Fund (GDL), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jun. 29, 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 GDL Fund (GDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDL Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.46 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.39. GuruFocus considers GDL Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GDL:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $11.39 vs. price of $8.46 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 1 warning sign

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

GDL Fund Business Description

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
GDL Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to achieve absolute returns in various market conditions without excessive risk of capital. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in merger arbitrage transactions and, to a lesser extent, in corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations.
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