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MFV (MFS Special Value Trust) Moat Score : 0/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2025)


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What is MFS Special Value Trust Moat Score?

MFS Special Value Trust has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

MFS Special Value Trust has

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 MFS Special Value Trust might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

MFS Special Value Trust  (NYSE:MFV) 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

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MFS Special Value Trust Business Description

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Address
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02199
Website
https://www.mfs.com
MFS Special Value Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income but may also consider capital appreciation. The majority of the fund's assets are invested in debt instruments, including below-investment-grade quality debt instruments. In addition, a portion of the fund's assets is invested in equity securities. Its portfolio of investments comprises investments in different sectors such as aerospace, broadcasting, business services, conglomerates, banks, insurance, and other sectors.
Executives
Linda Dougherty other: OFFICER OF ADVISOR 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Rosa Licea-mailloux other: CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Robert J Manning director 1201 THIRD AVE, STE 4900, SEATTLE WA 98101
Manjit Singh director 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02072
Jacques Jr Goulet other: OFFICER OF ADVISOR 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Melissa Kennedy other: OFFICER OF ADVISOR 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Katherine Cannan other: PORTFOLIO MANAGER 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
James W. Kilman director 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Edward M. Maloney officer: Officer of Advisor 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Peter Darrell Jones director 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Michael Skatrud other: Portfolio Manager MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 01760
Carol W. Geremia officer: PRESIDENT 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Kevin D Strain other: Officer of Advisor MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Clarence Jr Otis director 1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10036
John A Caroselli director ONE METROTECH CENTER, BROOKLYN NY 11201

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