NNY (Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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What is Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund Moat Score?

Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund NNY -0.35% 35 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates NNY with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund ranks better than 80.11% on this metric.

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

Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund has No Moat: Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund Inc has very weak advantages. It operates in a competitive financial market with no significant customer switching costs, brand strength, or proprietary technology.

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 New York Municipal Value Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund  (NYSE:NNY) 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 New York Municipal Value Fund Moat Score Related Terms

NNY vs VTN, NAZ, BSL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen New York Municipal Value 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 New York Municipal Value Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund (NNY) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 21, 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 New York Municipal Value Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund's Moat Score too high?
Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen New York Municipal Value 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, Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund's Moat Score compare to VTN and NAZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund ranks #337 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places Nuveen New York Municipal Value 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 New York Municipal Value 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 New York Municipal Value Fund stock overvalued right now?
Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund (NNY) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund (NNY), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 21, 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.

Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to provide current income exempt from regular federal, New York State, and New York City income taxes, and from the federal alternative minimum tax for individuals, while enhancing portfolio value relative to the municipal bond market by investing in tax-exempt municipal bonds considered underrated, undervalued, or from undervalued municipal market sectors. It may invest in municipal securities such as lease obligations and certificates of participation, which provide an undivided interest in pools of municipal leases or installment purchase agreements.
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