PCM (Pcm Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PCM Pcm Fund Inc PCM
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What is Pcm Fund Moat Score?

Pcm Fund PCM +0.18% 29 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PCM with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,702 Asset Management companies, Pcm Fund ranks better than 80.14% on this metric.

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

Pcm Fund has No Moat: Pcm Fund Inc lacks significant competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive financial sector with no discernible market leadership, network effects, 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 Pcm Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Pcm Fund  (NYSE:PCM) 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

Pcm Fund Moat Score Related Terms

PCM vs VLT, GEG, CEV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Pcm 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.

Pcm Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Pcm Fund (PCM) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 25, 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, Pcm Fund ranks #338 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Pcm Fund's Moat Score too high?
Pcm Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Pcm Fund ranks #338 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pcm Fund has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pcm Fund's Moat Score compare to VLT and GEG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Pcm Fund ranks #338 out of 1702 companies for Moat Score. This places Pcm 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. Pcm 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 Pcm Fund stock overvalued right now?
Pcm Fund (PCM) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. Pcm Fund's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 Pcm Fund (PCM), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 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.

Pcm Fund Business Description

Address 1633 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Pcm Fund Inc is a closed-end investment management company. Its investment objective is to seek current income as a primary focus and also capital appreciation. The Fund invests in agency-guaranteed mortgage-backed securities, private-label mortgage-backed securities, high-yield corporate debt securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
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