TBLD (Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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TBLD Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust TBLD
58 GF Score
Price $21.78
GF Value $29.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Moat Score?

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust TBLD +0.60% 58 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TBLD with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,696 Asset Management companies, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust has No Moat: Thornburg Income Builder lacks significant competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive financial services sector with no discernible market leadership, network effects, or proprietary technology, resulting in a very weak 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 Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust  (NAS:TBLD) 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

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Moat Score Related Terms

TBLD vs CGBD, BIT, JQC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust'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.

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 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, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust ranks #158 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Moat Score too high?
Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust ranks #158 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Moat Score compare to CGBD and BIT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust ranks #158 out of 1696 companies for Moat Score. This places Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust 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. Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust'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 Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.92, compared to a current price of $21.78 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 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 Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.78 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.92. GuruFocus considers Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TBLD:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $29.92 vs. price of $21.78 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Business Description

Address c/o Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM, USA, 87506
Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income. The Trust will seek to achieve its investment objective by investing, directly or indirectly, at least 80% of its Managed Assets.
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