TY (Tri-Continental) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TY Tri-Continental Corp TY
49 GF Score
Price $34.88
GF Value $31.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Tri-Continental Moat Score?

Tri-Continental TY -0.01% 49 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TY with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,702 Asset Management companies, Tri-Continental ranks better than 80.14% on this metric.

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

Tri-Continental has No Moat: Tri-Continental Corp lacks significant competitive advantages, with no strong market leadership, customer loyalty, or cost advantages. Its position in the market is not defensible against competitors.

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 Tri-Continental might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Tri-Continental  (NYSE:TY) 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

Tri-Continental Moat Score Related Terms

TY vs PDO, NAC, NUV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Tri-Continental'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.

Tri-Continental Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Tri-Continental's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Tri-Continental (TY) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 25, 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, Tri-Continental ranks #338 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Tri-Continental's Moat Score too high?
Tri-Continental's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Tri-Continental ranks #338 out of 1702 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tri-Continental has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tri-Continental's Moat Score compare to PDO and NAC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Tri-Continental ranks #338 out of 1702 companies for Moat Score. This places Tri-Continental 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. Tri-Continental'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 Tri-Continental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tri-Continental (TY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.58, compared to a current price of $34.88 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Tri-Continental's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Tri-Continental (TY), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 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 Tri-Continental (TY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tri-Continental stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.88 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.58. GuruFocus considers Tri-Continental to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TY:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $31.58 vs. price of $34.88 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Tri-Continental Business Description

Other Exchanges TYp.PFD:USA
Address 290 Congress Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02110
Tri-Continental Corp is a closed-end management investment company. It invests to produce future growth of both capital and income while providing reasonable current income. The fund is divided into two equal segments namely, the equity segment uses quantitative models to select individual stocks whereas the Flexible capital income segment invests across a company's investable capital structure, including stocks, bonds, and convertible securities. The Fund invests in a range of sectors, which include consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, information technology, industrials, materials, real estate, telecommunication services, utilities, aerospace and defense, banking, chemicals, and others.
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