GF (NEW GERMANY FUND) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


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What is NEW GERMANY FUND Moat Score?

NEW GERMANY FUND GF -2.39% 35 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates GF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, NEW GERMANY FUND ranks better than 69.26% on this metric.

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

NEW GERMANY FUND has No Moat: NEW GERMANY FUND INC lacks significant competitive advantages, with no strong brand, intellectual property, or cost advantages. Its moat is very weak and transient.

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 NEW GERMANY FUND might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NEW GERMANY FUND  (NYSE:GF) 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

NEW GERMANY FUND Moat Score Related Terms

GF vs BANX, WHG, WIA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, NEW GERMANY 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.

NEW GERMANY FUND Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where NEW GERMANY FUND's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
NEW GERMANY FUND (GF) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 08, 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, NEW GERMANY FUND ranks #522 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is NEW GERMANY FUND's Moat Score too high?
NEW GERMANY FUND's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, NEW GERMANY FUND ranks #522 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NEW GERMANY FUND has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEW GERMANY FUND's Moat Score compare to BANX and WHG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, NEW GERMANY FUND ranks #522 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This puts NEW GERMANY 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. NEW GERMANY 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 NEW GERMANY FUND stock overvalued right now?
NEW GERMANY FUND (GF) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1. NEW GERMANY FUND's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 NEW GERMANY FUND (GF), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 08, 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.

NEW GERMANY FUND Business Description

Address 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022-6225
NEW GERMANY FUND INC is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. As the investment objective, the fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment in middle-market German equities. The fund's portfolio of investments includes investments in different sectors such as the industrials, information technology, materials, consumer discretionary, Communication Services, Financials, Consumer Staples, Real Estate, Utilities, Healthcare, Energy, and others. Its portfolio is geographically diversified across the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg.
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