JLS (Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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Price $17.59
GF Value $16.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund Moat Score?

Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund JLS +0.69% 50 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates JLS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund ranks better than 80.11% on this metric.

Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund has No Moat: Nuveen Mortgage And Income Fund operates in a highly competitive financial sector with limited market leadership or customer loyalty. The lack of proprietary technology or significant regulatory barriers results in weak competitive 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 Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund  (NYSE:JLS) 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

Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

JLS vs CMU, IAE, IGI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Mortgage Andome 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.

Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund (JLS) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 15, 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, Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund's Moat Score too high?
Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund's Moat Score compare to CMU and IAE?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund 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. Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund'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 Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund (JLS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.93, compared to a current price of $17.59 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund (JLS), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 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 Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund (JLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.59 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.93. GuruFocus considers Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JLS:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $16.93 vs. price of $17.59 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Nuveen Mortgage Andome Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Mortgage And Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund invests at least fifty percent of its Managed Assets in MBS, including residential MBS and commercial MBS, and up to fifty percent in non-mortgage related ABS. The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income.
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