MXF (Mexico Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MXF Mexico Fund Inc MXF
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What is Mexico Fund Moat Score?

Mexico Fund MXF -0.87% 26 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MXF with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, Mexico Fund ranks better than 80.05% on this metric.

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

Mexico Fund has No Moat: Similar to MXE, MXF operates as a closed-end fund without distinct competitive advantages. It lacks proprietary technology, brand strength, or regulatory barriers that would contribute to a moat.

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

Mexico Fund  (NYSE:MXF) 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

Mexico Fund Moat Score Related Terms

MXF vs NBH, AGD, TEI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mexico 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.

Mexico Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Mexico Fund (MXF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 01, 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, Mexico Fund ranks #338 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Mexico Fund's Moat Score too high?
Mexico Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Mexico Fund ranks #338 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mexico Fund has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mexico Fund's Moat Score compare to NBH and AGD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mexico Fund ranks #338 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places Mexico 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. Mexico 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 Mexico Fund stock overvalued right now?
Mexico Fund (MXF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. Mexico Fund's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 2 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 Mexico Fund (MXF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 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.

Mexico Fund Business Description

Address 6700 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD, USA, 21046
Mexico Fund Inc is a United States-based non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective through investment in securities, primary in equity, listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The company's portfolio of investments consists of investments in different sectors such as auto parts, airports, building materials, chemical products, consumer products, energy, food, and other sectors. The fund provides a vehicle to investors who wish to invest in Mexican companies through a managed non-diversified portfolio as part of their overall investment program.
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