CBAN (Colony Bankcorp) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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CBAN Colony Bankcorp Inc CBAN
58 GF Score
Price $21.41
GF Value $18.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Colony Bankcorp Moat Score?

Colony Bankcorp CBAN -0.14% 58 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates CBAN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Banks companies, Colony Bankcorp ranks better than 86.26% on this metric.

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

Colony Bankcorp has Narrow Moat: Colony Bankcorp Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its regional banking presence and customer relationships. However, it lacks significant economies of scale, intellectual property, and regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive edge.

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 Colony Bankcorp might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Colony Bankcorp  (NYSE:CBAN) 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

Colony Bankcorp Moat Score Related Terms

CBAN vs PBAM, WTBA, BMRC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Colony Bankcorp'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.

Colony Bankcorp Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 20, 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, Colony Bankcorp ranks #221 out of 1608 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Colony Bankcorp's Moat Score too high?
Colony Bankcorp's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Colony Bankcorp ranks #221 out of 1608 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colony Bankcorp has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colony Bankcorp's Moat Score compare to PBAM and WTBA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Colony Bankcorp ranks #221 out of 1608 companies for Moat Score. This places Colony Bankcorp 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. Colony Bankcorp'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 Colony Bankcorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.44, compared to a current price of $21.41 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Colony Bankcorp's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Colony Bankcorp (CBAN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 20, 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 Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colony Bankcorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.41 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.44. GuruFocus considers Colony Bankcorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CBAN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $18.44 vs. price of $21.41 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Colony Bankcorp Business Description

Address 115 South Grant Street, Fitzgerald, GA, USA, 31750
Colony Bankcorp Inc is a bank holding company. The bank provides a broad range of banking services to its retail and commercial customers. Its product line includes loans to small and medium-sized businesses, residential and commercial construction and land development loans, commercial real estate loans, agri-business and production loans, residential mortgage loans, consumer loans, and a variety of demand, savings, and time deposit products. The company's segments include the Banking Division, Retail Mortgage Division and small business specialty lending divisions. It generates maximum revenue from the Banking Division.
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