PFX (PhenixFIN) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


PFX PhenixFIN Corp PFX
31 GF Score
Price $43.18
GF Value $17.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PhenixFIN Moat Score?

PhenixFIN PFX -0.22% 31 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates PFX with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Asset Management companies, PhenixFIN ranks better than 90.7% on this metric.

PhenixFIN has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

PhenixFIN has No Moat: PhenixFIN Corp operates in the financial services sector with limited competitive advantages. It lacks significant market leadership, customer loyalty, or proprietary technology. The company faces intense competition and does not possess strong pricing power or regulatory advantages that would contribute to a sustainable 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 PhenixFIN might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

PhenixFIN  (NAS:PFX) 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

PhenixFIN Moat Score Related Terms

PFX vs VGI, DFDV, HNNA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, PhenixFIN'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.

PhenixFIN Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
PhenixFIN (PFX) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 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, PhenixFIN ranks #158 out of 1699 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is PhenixFIN's Moat Score too high?
PhenixFIN's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, PhenixFIN ranks #158 out of 1699 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PhenixFIN has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PhenixFIN's Moat Score compare to VGI and DFDV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PhenixFIN ranks #158 out of 1699 companies for Moat Score. This places PhenixFIN in the top 9% 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. PhenixFIN's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PhenixFIN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PhenixFIN (PFX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.34, compared to a current price of $43.18 — trading 149% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. PhenixFIN's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 PhenixFIN (PFX), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 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 PhenixFIN (PFX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PhenixFIN stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.18 is trading 149% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.34. GuruFocus considers PhenixFIN to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PFX:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $17.34 vs. price of $43.18 (149% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs

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PhenixFIN Business Description

Other Exchanges Q29:Germany
Address 445 Park Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
PhenixFIN Corp is a non-diversified closed end management investment company operating in United States. Its investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation by lending directly to privately held middle market companies to expand their business, refinance and make acquisitions. It mainly invests in senior secured first lien term loans, senior secured second lien term loans, unitranche, senior secured first lien notes, subordinated notes and warrants and minority equity securities. It may also invest in securities of foreign companies. Portfolio of the company mainly consists of securities across all sectors. Revenue generated by the company comprises of interest income, dividend and other income earned through investments made.
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