RAND (Rand Capital) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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What is Rand Capital Moat Score?

Rand Capital RAND -2.05% 26 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates RAND with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,690 Asset Management companies, Rand Capital ranks better than 80% on this metric.

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

Rand Capital has No Moat: Rand Capital Corp has a small market presence with no significant competitive advantages. The company lacks strong brand recognition, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Rand Capital might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Rand Capital  (NAS:RAND) 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

Rand Capital Moat Score Related Terms

RAND vs SDEV, TRLC, HERZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Rand Capital'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.

Rand Capital Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Rand Capital'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?
Rand Capital (RAND) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 27, 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, Rand Capital ranks #338 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Rand Capital's Moat Score too high?
Rand Capital's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Rand Capital ranks #338 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rand Capital has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rand Capital's Moat Score compare to SDEV and TRLC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Rand Capital ranks #338 out of 1690 companies for Moat Score. This places Rand Capital 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. Rand Capital'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 Rand Capital stock overvalued right now?
Rand Capital (RAND) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. Rand Capital's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Rand Capital (RAND), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 27, 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.

Rand Capital Business Description

Address 1405 Rand Building, Buffalo, NY, USA, 14203
Rand Capital Corp is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company. Its investment objective is to generate current income and, when possible, complement its current income with capital appreciation by focusing its debt and related equity investments in privately-held, lower middle market companies with committed and experienced managements in a broad variety of industries. It predominantly invests in higher-yielding debt instruments.
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