JEQ (Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


JEQ Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc JEQ
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What is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Moat Score?

Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund JEQ 22 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates JEQ with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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

Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund has No Moat: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund lacks competitive advantages as it operates in a highly competitive investment fund industry with no significant market leadership, brand strength, or cost advantages.

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 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund  (NYSE:JEQ) 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

Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Moat Score Related Terms

JEQ vs SAMG, NMT, GGZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Japan Equity 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.

Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 07, 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.
Is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Moat Score too high?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's current Moat Score is 1. Overall, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Moat Score compare to SAMG and NMT?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Moat Score of 1 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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. Aberdeen Japan Equity 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 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 4 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 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 07, 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.

Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to outperform over the long term, on a total return basis (including appreciation and dividends), the Tokyo Stock Price Index ("TOPIX"). The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a majority of its assets, in equity securities of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange or listed on the over-the-counter market in Japan or listed on other stock exchanges in Japan. The portfolio of investments is spread across Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Information Technology, Financials, and other sectors.
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