BAFN (BayFirst Financial) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BAFN BayFirst Financial Corp BAFN
55 GF Score
Price $4.61
GF Value $5.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is BayFirst Financial Moat Score?

BayFirst Financial BAFN +1.77% 55 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BAFN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,609 Banks companies, BayFirst Financial ranks better than 59.85% on this metric.

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

BayFirst Financial has No Moat: BayFirst Financial operates in a highly competitive financial sector with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant market share, customer loyalty, or regulatory advantages to establish a durable 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 BayFirst Financial might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

BayFirst Financial  (NAS:BAFN) 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

BayFirst Financial Moat Score Related Terms

BAFN vs PWBK, FBPA, WOBK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BayFirst 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.

BayFirst Financial Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where BayFirst Financial'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?
BayFirst Financial (BAFN) 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, BayFirst Financial ranks #646 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is BayFirst Financial's Moat Score too high?
BayFirst Financial's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, BayFirst Financial ranks #646 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BayFirst Financial has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BayFirst Financial's Moat Score compare to PWBK and FBPA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BayFirst Financial ranks #646 out of 1609 companies for Moat Score. This puts BayFirst Financial in the upper half of its industry. 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. BayFirst Financial'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 BayFirst Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BayFirst Financial (BAFN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.85, compared to a current price of $4.61 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. BayFirst Financial's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BayFirst Financial (BAFN), 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 BayFirst Financial (BAFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BayFirst Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.61 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.85. GuruFocus considers BayFirst Financial to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAFN:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $5.85 vs. price of $4.61 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 1 warning sign

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

BayFirst Financial Business Description

Address 700 Central Avenue, Suite 100, Saint Petersburg, FL, USA, 33701
BayFirst Financial Corp is a bank holding company that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from interest on loans and noninterest income. The primary sources of funding for its loans are loan payments, deposits, and borrowings. It is dependent on noninterest income, which is derived from net gain on the sales of the guaranteed portion of government-guaranteed loans and service fee income. The company provides personal banking and business banking services.
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