KIO (KKRome Opportunities Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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KIO KKR Income Opportunities Fund KIO
36 GF Score
Price $10.98
GF Value $5.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is KKRome Opportunities Fund Moat Score?

KKRome Opportunities Fund KIO -0.09% 36 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KIO with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,697 Asset Management companies, KKRome Opportunities Fund ranks better than 80.14% on this metric.

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

KKRome Opportunities Fund has No Moat: KKR Income Opportunities Fund lacks a discernible moat due to its exposure to market volatility and limited differentiation in the financial services sector. It has no significant cost advantages or regulatory barriers.

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

KKRome Opportunities Fund  (NYSE:KIO) 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

KKRome Opportunities Fund Moat Score Related Terms

KIO vs HPS, NBB, VVR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, KKRome Opportunities 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.

KKRome Opportunities Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
KKRome Opportunities Fund (KIO) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 26, 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, KKRome Opportunities Fund ranks #337 out of 1697 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is KKRome Opportunities Fund's Moat Score too high?
KKRome Opportunities Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, KKRome Opportunities Fund ranks #337 out of 1697 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KKRome Opportunities Fund has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKRome Opportunities Fund's Moat Score compare to HPS and NBB?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, KKRome Opportunities Fund ranks #337 out of 1697 companies for Moat Score. This places KKRome Opportunities 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. KKRome Opportunities 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 KKRome Opportunities Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKRome Opportunities Fund (KIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.02, compared to a current price of $10.98 — trading 118.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. KKRome Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 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 KKRome Opportunities Fund (KIO), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 26, 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 KKRome Opportunities Fund (KIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKRome Opportunities Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.98 is trading 118.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.02. GuruFocus considers KKRome Opportunities Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KIO:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $5.02 vs. price of $10.98 (118.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 7 warning signs

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

KKRome Opportunities Fund Business Description

Address 555 California Street, 50th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94104
KKR Income Opportunities Fund operates as a closed-end registered management investment company. The Fund's main objective is to generate a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The company invests in a portfolio of loans and fixed-income instruments of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. The company will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in loans and fixed-income instruments or other instruments, including derivative instruments, with similar economic characteristics under normal market conditions.
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