SRV (NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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SRV NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund SRV
43 GF Score
Price $48.79
GF Value $4.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund Moat Score?

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund SRV +0.60% 43 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SRV with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund ranks better than 90.67% on this metric.

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund has No Moat: NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund lacks a discernible moat. It operates in a highly competitive energy sector with minimal market leadership or customer switching costs. The fund does not possess significant intellectual property, brand strength, or regulatory advantages that would provide a sustainable competitive edge.

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 NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund  (NYSE:SRV) 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

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund Moat Score Related Terms

SRV vs LIEN, NPV, SABA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund'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.

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund (SRV) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 21, 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, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund ranks #158 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund's Moat Score too high?
NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund ranks #158 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund's Moat Score compare to LIEN and NPV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund ranks #158 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund 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. NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund'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 NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund (SRV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.04, compared to a current price of $48.79 — trading 1107.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 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 NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund (SRV), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 21, 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 NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund (SRV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $48.79 is trading 1107.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.04. GuruFocus considers NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SRV:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $4.04 vs. price of $48.79 (1107.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 8 warning signs

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

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund Business Description

Address 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1310, Dallas, TX, USA, 75206
NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company. Its investment objective is to obtain a high after-tax total return from a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of midstream energy investments.
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