PEO (Adams Natural Resources Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

PEO Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc PEO
55 GF Score
Price $29.30
GF Value $28.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Adams Natural Resources Fund Moat Score?

Adams Natural Resources Fund PEO +0.34% 55 Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates PEO with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,673 Asset Management companies, Adams Natural Resources Fund ranks better than 79.86% on this metric.

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

Adams Natural Resources Fund has No Moat: Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc lacks significant competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive investment management industry with no substantial market leadership, brand strength, or proprietary technology. The company does not exhibit strong customer loyalty or significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak 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 Adams Natural Resources Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Adams Natural Resources Fund  (NYSE:PEO) 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

Adams Natural Resources Fund Moat Score Related Terms

PEO vs MFIC, MQY, BTO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Adams Natural Resources 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.

Adams Natural Resources Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Adams Natural Resources Fund's Moat Score falls into.


PEO
55GF Score
Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc PEO
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) 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, Adams Natural Resources Fund ranks #337 out of 1673 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Adams Natural Resources Fund's Moat Score too high?
Adams Natural Resources Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Adams Natural Resources 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, Adams Natural Resources Fund has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adams Natural Resources Fund's Moat Score compare to MFIC and MQY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Adams Natural Resources Fund ranks #337 out of 1673 companies for Moat Score. This places Adams Natural Resources 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. Adams Natural Resources 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 Adams Natural Resources Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.76, compared to a current price of $29.30 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Adams Natural Resources Fund's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO), 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 Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Natural Resources Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.30 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.76. GuruFocus considers Adams Natural Resources Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PEO:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $28.76 vs. price of $29.30 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Adams Natural Resources Fund Business Description

Address 500 East Pratt Street, Suite 1300, Baltimore, MD, USA, 21202
Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc is a non-diversified U.S. equity fund that invests in liquid energy and other natural resources stocks. The Fund's investment objectives are preservation of capital, reasonable income, and opportunity for capital gain. A majority of its assets are invested in the petroleum or natural resources industries or industries connected to them. It has broad flexibility to invest in stocks of varying capitalizations and predominantly invests in stocks found in the S&P 500 Energy and S&P 500 Materials sectors.
55GF Score

Get the complete analysis for PEO

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$29.30
Price
$28.76
GF Value