BCML (BayCom) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


BCML BayCom Corp BCML
68 GF Score
Price $33.57
GF Value $26.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is BayCom Moat Score?

BayCom BCML -1.12% 68 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BCML with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Banks companies, BayCom ranks better than 74.49% on this metric.

BayCom has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

BayCom has No Moat: BayCom Corp lacks significant competitive advantages. It does not have a strong brand, network effects, or significant customer switching costs. The company operates in a highly competitive banking sector with limited differentiation.

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 BayCom might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.


BayCom  (NAS:BCML) 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

BayCom Moat Score Related Terms


BCML vs AVBH, CHMG, CZFS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BayCom'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.


BayCom Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
BayCom (BCML) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 03, 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, BayCom ranks #411 out of 1611 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is BayCom's Moat Score too high?
BayCom's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, BayCom ranks #411 out of 1611 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BayCom has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BayCom's Moat Score compare to AVBH and CHMG?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BayCom ranks #411 out of 1611 companies for Moat Score. This puts BayCom 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. BayCom's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BayCom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BayCom (BCML) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.76, compared to a current price of $33.57 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. BayCom's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 BayCom (BCML), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 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 BayCom (BCML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BayCom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.57 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.76. GuruFocus considers BayCom to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BCML:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $26.76 vs. price of $33.57 (25.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


BayCom Business Description

Address 500 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, 94596
BayCom Corp is a bank holding company for United Business Bank. It provides a broad range of financial services to businesses and business owners as well as individuals through its full-service branches and loan production office. The company targets its services to small and medium-sized businesses, professional firms, real estate professionals, nonprofit businesses, labor unions, and related nonprofit entities and businesses, and individual consumers. Its products and services include deposit products, personal accounts, loans, online banking, cash management, and business savings services. The Company operates as one reportable segment: banking operations.
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