MCN (XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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MCN XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund MCN
58 GF Score
Price $5.59
GF Value $8.07
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Moat Score?

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund MCN +0.64% 58 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MCN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund ranks better than 80.11% on this metric.

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund has No Moat: XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund operates in a competitive investment fund market with no significant competitive advantages. It lacks brand strength, regulatory barriers, or economies of scale.

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 XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund  (NYSE:MCN) 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

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

MCN vs PAI, JHI, NIM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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.

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (MCN) 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, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Moat Score too high?
XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Moat Score compare to PAI and JHI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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. XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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 XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (MCN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.07, compared to a current price of $5.59 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (MCN), 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 XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (MCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.59 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.07. GuruFocus considers XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCN:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $8.07 vs. price of $5.59 (30.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

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

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Business Description

Address 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund is an investment management company. The Fund invests in an actively managed equity portfolio comprised of individual stocks and covered call options. The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high level of current income and gains, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation.
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