SAMG (Silvercrest Asset Management Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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SAMG Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc SAMG
61 GF Score
Price $10.18
GF Value $19.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Silvercrest Asset Management Group Moat Score?

Silvercrest Asset Management Group SAMG -0.10% 61 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAMG with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,690 Asset Management companies, Silvercrest Asset Management Group ranks better than 95.5% on this metric.

Silvercrest Asset Management Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Silvercrest Asset Management Group has Narrow Moat: Silvercrest has a modest moat due to its niche market leadership in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals. It benefits from customer loyalty and switching costs, but lacks significant scale or proprietary technology to elevate its 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 Silvercrest Asset Management Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Silvercrest Asset Management Group  (NAS:SAMG) 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

Silvercrest Asset Management Group Moat Score Related Terms

SAMG vs PNI, GDO, SWZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Silvercrest Asset Management Group'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.

Silvercrest Asset Management Group Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Silvercrest Asset Management Group's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 14, 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, Silvercrest Asset Management Group ranks #76 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Silvercrest Asset Management Group's Moat Score too high?
Silvercrest Asset Management Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Silvercrest Asset Management Group ranks #76 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silvercrest Asset Management Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silvercrest Asset Management Group's Moat Score compare to PNI and GDO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Silvercrest Asset Management Group ranks #76 out of 1690 companies for Moat Score. This places Silvercrest Asset Management Group in the top 5% 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. Silvercrest Asset Management Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silvercrest Asset Management Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.59, compared to a current price of $10.18 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Silvercrest Asset Management Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 14, 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 Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silvercrest Asset Management Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.18 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.59. GuruFocus considers Silvercrest Asset Management Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAMG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $19.59 vs. price of $10.18 (48% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Silvercrest Asset Management Group Business Description

Address 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 38th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc is a wealth management firm focused on providing financial advisory and related family office services to ultra-high net-worth individuals and institutional investors. It advises clients on traditional investment strategies focused on equities, fixed income, and cash, as well as non-traditional investment strategies including hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate, and commodities. The firm offers a full suite of complementary and customized family office services for families seeking comprehensive oversight of their financial affairs. The company derives revenues from Managed accounts, Silvercrest funds, Tax and family office services, and Fund administration. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Managed Accounts.
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