PSBD (Palmer Square Capital BDC) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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What is Palmer Square Capital BDC Moat Score?

Palmer Square Capital BDC PSBD +1.01% 12 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSBD with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, Palmer Square Capital BDC ranks better than 90.62% on this metric.

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

Palmer Square Capital BDC has No Moat: Palmer Square Capital BDC operates in a competitive financial sector with limited market share and brand strength. The lack of significant regulatory barriers or customer loyalty results in a 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Palmer Square Capital BDC  (NYSE:PSBD) 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

Palmer Square Capital BDC Moat Score Related Terms

PSBD vs ARDC, CION, OIA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Palmer Square Capital BDC'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.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Palmer Square Capital BDC's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 05, 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, Palmer Square Capital BDC ranks #159 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Palmer Square Capital BDC's Moat Score too high?
Palmer Square Capital BDC's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Palmer Square Capital BDC ranks #159 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palmer Square Capital BDC has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palmer Square Capital BDC's Moat Score compare to ARDC and CION?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Palmer Square Capital BDC ranks #159 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places Palmer Square Capital BDC 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. Palmer Square Capital BDC'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 Palmer Square Capital BDC stock overvalued right now?
Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Palmer Square Capital BDC's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 05, 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.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Business Description

Address 1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 315, Mission Woods, KS, USA, 66205
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc is a financial services company that lends to and invests in corporate debt securities of companies, including small to large private U.S. companies. Their investment objective is to maximize total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.
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