Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


LSE:UEM Utilico Emerging Markets Trust PLC LSE:UEM
53 GF Score
Price £2.89
GF Value £6.61
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Utilico Emerging Markets Trust Moat Score?

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Utilico Emerging Markets 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 Utilico Emerging Markets Trust might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust  (LSE:UEM) 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

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:UEM
53GF Score
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Is Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.89 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.61. GuruFocus considers Utilico Emerging Markets Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:UEM:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £6.61 vs. price of £2.89 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust Business Description

Address The Cottage, The Ridge, Ridge Court, Epsom, Surrey, GBR, KT18 7EP
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust PLC is a closed-end fund focusing on infrastructure and utilities in emerging markets, where structural growth drivers are accelerated by infrastructure megatrends. Its investment objective is to provide long-term total return by investing predominantly in infrastructure, utility, and related sectors, in emerging markets. It offers a diverse portfolio of high conviction, bottom-up investments in infrastructure and utilities, providing exposure to infrastructure megatrends in emerging markets. Its geographic exposure includes Brazil, the Philippines, Emerging Europe (including UK), China (including Hong Kong), India, Chile, Vietnam, Colombia, Africa, Other Latam, Other Asia Pacific, South Korea, and the Middle East.
53GF Score

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£2.89
Price
£6.61
GF Value