OWL (Blue Owl Capital) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


OWL Blue Owl Capital Inc OWL
62 GF Score
Price $8.52
GF Value $22.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Blue Owl Capital Moat Score?

Blue Owl Capital OWL -0.58% 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates OWL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, Blue Owl Capital ranks better than 95.52% on this metric.

Blue Owl Capital has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Blue Owl Capital has Narrow Moat: Blue Owl Capital Inc has a discernible moat due to its specialized financial services and customer relationships. However, it lacks significant network effects, intellectual property, and strong pricing power, limiting its competitive advantage to a modest level.

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 Blue Owl Capital might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Blue Owl Capital  (NYSE:OWL) 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

Blue Owl Capital Moat Score Related Terms

OWL vs MAAS, BXSL, OBDC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Blue Owl Capital'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.

Blue Owl Capital Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Blue Owl Capital's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Blue Owl Capital (OWL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Blue Owl Capital ranks #76 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Blue Owl Capital's Moat Score too high?
Blue Owl Capital's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Owl Capital ranks #76 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Owl Capital has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Owl Capital's Moat Score compare to MAAS and BXSL?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blue Owl Capital ranks #76 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places Blue Owl Capital in the top 5% 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. Blue Owl Capital's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Owl Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Owl Capital (OWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.45, compared to a current price of $8.52 — trading 62% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Blue Owl Capital's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Blue Owl Capital (OWL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Blue Owl Capital (OWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Owl Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.52 is trading 62% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.45. GuruFocus considers Blue Owl Capital to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OWL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $22.45 vs. price of $8.52 (62% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Blue Owl Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges OWL:Mexico1OWL:Italy
Address 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Blue Owl Capital is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, $307.4 billion in total managed assets, including $187.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three core business segments: global private equity, (with $69.1 billion in total AUM and $39.5 billion in fee-earning AUM), private credit ($157.7 billion/$99.5 billion), and real estate/real assets ($80.6 billion/$48.7 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors (68% of AUM) and high-net-worth individuals (32%). Blue Owl operates through more than 20 offices in the Americas, and the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions.
62GF Score

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