PNI (PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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What is PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II Moat Score?

PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II PNI -1.20% 32 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates PNI with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Asset Management companies, PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II ranks better than 90.49% on this metric.

PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II has No Moat: PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II operates in the financial services sector with limited differentiation. It lacks significant market leadership, customer loyalty, or proprietary technology to establish a competitive advantage.

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 PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II  (NYSE:PNI) 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

PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II Moat Score Related Terms

PNI vs EEA, GDO, GLV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II'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.

PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II (PNI) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 10, 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, PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II ranks #159 out of 1672 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II's Moat Score too high?
PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II ranks #159 out of 1672 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II's Moat Score compare to EEA and GDO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II ranks #159 out of 1672 companies for Moat Score. This places PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II in the top 10% 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. PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II'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 PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II (PNI) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II (PNI), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 10, 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.

PIMCO New York Municipalome Fund II Business Description

Address 1633 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10019
PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide current income exempt from federal, New York State, and New York City income tax. The fund's portfolio comprises investments across sectors such as education, transportation, healthcare, and others.
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