SLFPY (Aberdeen Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


SLFPY Aberdeen Group PLC SLFPY
64 GF Score
Price $12.91
GF Value $9.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Aberdeen Group Moat Score?

Aberdeen Group SLFPY 64 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SLFPY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Group ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

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

Aberdeen Group has No Moat: Aberdeen Group PLC lacks significant market leadership or unique intellectual property. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or customer loyalty, and there are no evident durable cost advantages or regulatory barriers. Its competitive position is weak, with no significant network effects or switching costs.

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 Aberdeen Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aberdeen Group  (OTCPK:SLFPY) 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

Aberdeen Group Moat Score Related Terms

SLFPY vs BLK, BX, KKR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen 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.

Aberdeen Group Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, Aberdeen Group ranks #158 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Aberdeen Group's Moat Score too high?
Aberdeen Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Group ranks #158 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Group's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Group ranks #158 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places Aberdeen Group 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. Aberdeen Group'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 Aberdeen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.30, compared to a current price of $12.91 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Aberdeen Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Aberdeen Group (SLFPY), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.91 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.30. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SLFPY:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $9.30 vs. price of $12.91 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Aberdeen Group Business Description

Address 1 George Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH2 2LL
Aberdeen Group PLC provides a variety of investment services. It operates in the following segments: Interactive Investor, Adviser, Investments, and Other. The investments segment involves an asset management business that provides investment solutions for Institutional, Retail Wealth and Insurance Partners clients; Interactive Investor involves direct investing platform, financial planning business, abrdn Financial Planning and Advice Limited; Adviser segment includes UK financial adviser business that provides platform services to wealth managers and advisers, along with the Group's Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) business. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Investments segment.
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