JPMorgan European Discovery Trust (LSE:JEDT) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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LSE:JEDT JPMorgan European Discovery Trust PLC LSE:JEDT
56 GF Score
Price £6.17
GF Value £20.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Moat Score?

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust has

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 JPMorgan European Discovery Trust might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust  (LSE:JEDT) 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

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:JEDT
56GF Score
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust PLC LSE:JEDT
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Is JPMorgan European Discovery Trust (LSE:JEDT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.17 is trading 69.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £20.39. GuruFocus considers JPMorgan European Discovery Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:JEDT:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £20.39 vs. price of £6.17 (69.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Business Description

Address 60 Victoria Embankment, London, GBR, EC4Y 0JP
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust PLC is an investment trust company. Its investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing in a portfolio of smaller continental European companies. It is engaged in a single segment of investment business, being investment in smaller Continental European listed companies. Geographically its investments are in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, and Finland.
56GF Score

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£6.17
Price
£20.39
GF Value