BlackRock TCP Capital (STU:8TC) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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STU:8TC BlackRock TCP Capital Corp STU:8TC
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What is BlackRock TCP Capital Moat Score?

BlackRock TCP Capital STU:8TC +4.93% 29 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8TC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. Among 1,690 Asset Management companies, BlackRock TCP Capital ranks better than 90.59% on this metric.

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

BlackRock TCP Capital has No Moat: BlackRock TCP Capital lacks significant competitive advantages in the financial services sector. It operates in a highly competitive market with limited brand strength or unique intellectual property.

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

BlackRock TCP Capital  (STU:8TC) 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

BlackRock TCP Capital Moat Score Related Terms

STU:8TC vs EOT, XFLT, TDF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock TCP 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.

BlackRock TCP Capital Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock TCP Capital's Moat Score falls into.


STU:8TC
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
BlackRock TCP Capital (STU:8TC) has a Moat Score of 3 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, BlackRock TCP Capital ranks #159 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is BlackRock TCP Capital's Moat Score too high?
BlackRock TCP Capital's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock TCP Capital ranks #159 out of 1690 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock TCP Capital has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock TCP Capital's Moat Score compare to EOT and XFLT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock TCP Capital ranks #159 out of 1690 companies for Moat Score. This places BlackRock TCP Capital 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. BlackRock TCP Capital'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 BlackRock TCP Capital stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock TCP Capital (STU:8TC) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. BlackRock TCP Capital's overall GF Score™ is 29/100. 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 BlackRock TCP Capital (STU:8TC), the current Moat Score is 3 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.

BlackRock TCP Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges TCPC:USA8TC:Germany
Address 2951 28th Street, Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90405
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is an externally-managed specialty finance company focused on middle-market lending. Its investment objective is to achieve high total returns through current income and capital appreciation, with an emphasis on principal protection. It seeks to achieve its investment objective through investments in debt securities of middle-market companies. The group generates returns through a combination of the receipt of contractual interest payments on debt investments and origination and similar fees, and, to a lesser extent, equity appreciation through options, warrants, conversion rights, or direct equity investments.
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