Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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STU:1G3 Gladstone Investment Corp STU:1G3
64 GF Score
Price €14.61
GF Value €24.60
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Gladstone Investment Moat Score?

Gladstone Investment STU:1G3 +2.71% 64 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1G3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,692 Asset Management companies, Gladstone Investment ranks better than 80.02% on this metric.

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

Gladstone Investment has No Moat: GAIN operates in a highly competitive investment sector with no significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers. Its market share is not substantial enough to provide a durable competitive advantage.

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 Gladstone Investment might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Gladstone Investment  (STU:1G3) 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

Gladstone Investment Moat Score Related Terms

STU:1G3 vs PDT, MUJ, ACP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gladstone Investment'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.

Gladstone Investment Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gladstone Investment's Moat Score falls into.


STU:1G3
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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 07, 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, Gladstone Investment ranks #338 out of 1692 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Gladstone Investment's Moat Score too high?
Gladstone Investment's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #338 out of 1692 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gladstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Investment's Moat Score compare to PDT and MUJ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #338 out of 1692 companies for Moat Score. This places Gladstone Investment 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. Gladstone Investment'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 Gladstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.60, compared to a current price of €14.61 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Gladstone Investment'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 Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 07, 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 Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.61 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.60. GuruFocus considers Gladstone Investment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:1G3:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €24.60 vs. price of €14.61 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1G3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gladstone Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges GAIN:USA0IVR:UK
Address 1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Gladstone Investment Corp operates as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to invest in debt and equity securities of established private businesses operating in the U.S., to achieve and grow current income by investing in debt securities of established businesses, and to provide stockholders with long-term capital appreciation in the value of its assets by investing in equity securities of established businesses. It focuses on investing in lower-middle-market private businesses.
64GF Score

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