Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


STU:FFC Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp STU:FFC
56 GF Score
Price €10.12
GF Value €11.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Oaktree Specialty Lending Moat Score?

Oaktree Specialty Lending STU:FFC +1.00% 56 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:FFC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,702 Asset Management companies, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks better than 95.53% on this metric.

Oaktree Specialty Lending has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Oaktree Specialty Lending has Narrow Moat: Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp benefits from a strong brand in specialty lending and some customer loyalty. However, the financial services industry is highly competitive, and its advantages are modest, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Oaktree Specialty Lending  (STU:FFC) 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

Oaktree Specialty Lending Moat Score Related Terms

STU:FFC vs CHY, CII, ETW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Oaktree Specialty Lending'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.

Oaktree Specialty Lending Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Oaktree Specialty Lending's Moat Score falls into.


STU:FFC
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 24, 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, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #76 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending's Moat Score too high?
Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #76 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oaktree Specialty Lending has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oaktree Specialty Lending's Moat Score compare to CHY and CII?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #76 out of 1702 companies for Moat Score. This places Oaktree Specialty Lending 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. Oaktree Specialty Lending'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 Oaktree Specialty Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.96, compared to a current price of €10.12 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Oaktree Specialty Lending's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.12 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.96. GuruFocus considers Oaktree Specialty Lending to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:FFC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €10.12 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Oaktree Specialty Lending Business Description

Other Exchanges OCSL:USAFFC:Germany
Address 333 South Grand Avenue, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90071
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp is a specialty finance company. The company provides lending services and invests in small and mid-sized companies. The company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return by generating current income from debt investments, and to a lesser extent, capital appreciation from equity investments. The company provides customized, one-stop credit solutions to companies with limited access to public or syndicated capital markets. The company operates as a single reportable segment and derives revenues from investing in originated loans and other securities, including broadly syndicated loans, of U.S. private companies and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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