GLU (Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


GLU Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust GLU
51 GF Score
Price $18.97
GF Value $78.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Moat Score?

Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust GLU -0.29% 51 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates GLU with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks better than 80.09% on this metric.

Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust has No Moat: Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust operates in a highly competitive market with no significant cost advantages or regulatory barriers. It lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty.

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 Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust  (AMEX:GLU) 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

Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Moat Score Related Terms

GLU vs NIM, CXE, PAI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Global Utility &ome 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.

Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLU) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 28, 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, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #338 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Moat Score too high?
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #338 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Moat Score compare to NIM and CXE?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #338 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This places Gabelli Global Utility &ome 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. Gabelli Global Utility &ome 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 Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.64, compared to a current price of $18.97 — trading 75.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLU), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 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 Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.97 is trading 75.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.64. GuruFocus considers Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GLU:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $78.64 vs. price of $18.97 (75.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges GLUpB.PFD:USAGLUpA.PFD:USA
Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek a consistent level of after-tax total return. It predominantly invests in stocks of companies involved to a substantial extent in providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, or water and infrastructure operations, and in equity securities including preferred securities of companies in other industries, in each case in such securities that are expected to pay periodic dividends.
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