ASRV (AmeriServ Financial) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Sep. 07, 2026)

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ASRV AmeriServ Financial Inc ASRV
55 GF Score
Price $5.04
GF Value $3.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AmeriServ Financial Moat Score?

AmeriServ Financial ASRV +1.30% 55 Moat Score is 4 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASRV with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,603 Banks companies, AmeriServ Financial ranks better than 86.21% on this metric.

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

AmeriServ Financial has Narrow Moat: AmeriServ Financial Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its regional banking presence and customer relationships. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant brand strength or regulatory barriers, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 AmeriServ Financial might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

AmeriServ Financial  (NAS:ASRV) 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

AmeriServ Financial Moat Score Related Terms

ASRV vs PBKX, FBSI, CYFL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, AmeriServ Financial'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.

AmeriServ Financial Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, AmeriServ Financial's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AmeriServ Financial's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
AmeriServ Financial (ASRV) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Sep. 07, 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, AmeriServ Financial ranks #221 out of 1603 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is AmeriServ Financial's Moat Score too high?
AmeriServ Financial's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, AmeriServ Financial ranks #221 out of 1603 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AmeriServ Financial has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AmeriServ Financial's Moat Score compare to PBKX and FBSI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, AmeriServ Financial ranks #221 out of 1603 companies for Moat Score. This places AmeriServ Financial in the top 14% 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 a Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks 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. AmeriServ Financial'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 AmeriServ Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AmeriServ Financial (ASRV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.30, compared to a current price of $5.04 — trading 52.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. AmeriServ Financial's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 AmeriServ Financial (ASRV), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Sep. 07, 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 AmeriServ Financial (ASRV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AmeriServ Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.04 is trading 52.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.30. GuruFocus considers AmeriServ Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASRV:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $5.04 (52.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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

AmeriServ Financial Business Description

Address Main and Franklin Streets, P.O. Box 430, Johnstown, PA, USA, 15907-0430
AmeriServ Financial Inc is a bank holding company. The company and its subsidiaries derive substantially all of their income from banking, bank-related services, and trust-related services. Its operating segment includes community banking and it generates maximum revenue. The community banking segment includes both retail and commercial banking activities. The company also offers retail banking which includes the deposit-gathering branch franchise and lending to both individuals and small businesses; Lending activities include residential mortgage loans, direct consumer loans, and small business commercial loans; Commercial banking to businesses includes commercial loans, business services, and CRE loans.
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