TEI (Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


TEI Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund TEI
45 GF Score
Price $6.78
GF Value $16.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund Moat Score?

Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund TEI -0.29% 45 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TEI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,696 Asset Management companies, Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund ranks better than 80.13% on this metric.

Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund has No Moat: Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund lacks significant competitive advantages. It does not have market leadership, network effects, or strong brand loyalty. Its position is largely dependent on market conditions rather than inherent strengths.

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 Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund  (NYSE:TEI) 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

Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

TEI vs EFR, MXF, SSSS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Emerging Marketsome 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.

Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund (TEI) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 13, 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, Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund ranks #337 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund's Moat Score too high?
Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund ranks #337 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund's Moat Score compare to EFR and MXF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund ranks #337 out of 1696 companies for Moat Score. This places Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund 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. Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund'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 Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund (TEI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.64, compared to a current price of $6.78 — trading 59.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund (TEI), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 13, 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 Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund (TEI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.78 is trading 59.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.64. GuruFocus considers Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TEI:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $16.64 vs. price of $6.78 (59.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Templeton Emerging Marketsome Fund Business Description

Address 300 S.E. 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33301-1923
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund is a closed-end fund. It seeks high, current income, with a secondary goal of capital appreciation, by investing, under normal market conditions. The company's investment portfolio includes Foreign Government and Agency Securities; Quasi-Sovereign and Corporate Bonds; Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests, and Short-Term Investments, and Money Market Funds.
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