NIM (Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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NIM Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund NIM
47 GF Score
Price $9.20
GF Value $13.99
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund Moat Score?

Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund NIM +0.11% 47 Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates NIM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,673 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund ranks better than 79.86% on this metric.

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

Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund has No Moat: NIM is a municipal bond fund with no inherent competitive advantages. It lacks market leadership, network effects, or significant customer loyalty. The fund's performance is subject to market conditions, and it does not possess unique intellectual property or cost advantages.

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 Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund  (NYSE:NIM) 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

Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund Moat Score Related Terms

NIM vs JHI, DMO, GLU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal 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.

Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund (NIM) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Sep. 09, 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, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund ranks #337 out of 1673 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund's Moat Score too high?
Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund ranks #337 out of 1673 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund's Moat Score compare to JHI and DMO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund ranks #337 out of 1673 companies for Moat Score. This places Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal 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. Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal 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 Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund (NIM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.99, compared to a current price of $9.20 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund (NIM), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 09, 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 Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund (NIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.20 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.99. GuruFocus considers Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NIM:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $13.99 vs. price of $9.20 (34.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital. Its secondary investment objective is to enhance portfolio value relative to the municipal bond market through investments in tax-exempt municipal obligations that are underrated or undervalued, or that represent municipal market sectors that are undervalued. The fund has single operating segment.
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