KTF (DWS Municipalome Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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What is DWS Municipalome Trust Moat Score?

DWS Municipalome Trust KTF -0.90% 32 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates KTF with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,690 Asset Management companies, DWS Municipalome Trust ranks better than 90.59% on this metric.

DWS Municipalome Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

DWS Municipalome Trust has No Moat: DWS Municipal Income Trust operates in the financial sector with limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology. The trust does not exhibit strong brand strength or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 DWS Municipalome Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

DWS Municipalome Trust  (NYSE:KTF) 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

DWS Municipalome Trust Moat Score Related Terms

KTF vs JGH, AEF, HPF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Municipalome 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.

DWS Municipalome Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Municipalome Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DWS Municipalome Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
DWS Municipalome Trust (KTF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 21, 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, DWS Municipalome Trust ranks #159 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is DWS Municipalome Trust's Moat Score too high?
DWS Municipalome Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Municipalome Trust ranks #159 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DWS Municipalome Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DWS Municipalome Trust's Moat Score compare to JGH and AEF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Municipalome Trust ranks #159 out of 1690 companies for Moat Score. This places DWS Municipalome Trust in the top 9% 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. DWS Municipalome Trust's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DWS Municipalome Trust stock overvalued right now?
DWS Municipalome Trust (KTF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. DWS Municipalome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 DWS Municipalome Trust (KTF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 21, 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.

DWS Municipalome Trust Business Description

Address 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022-6225
DWS Municipal Income Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. The company invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in investment-grade tax-exempt municipal securities which are exempt from federal income tax. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Municipal Bond Index. The Fund invests in various states, such as Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California.
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