CIVB (Civista Bancshares) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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CIVB Civista Bancshares Inc CIVB
58 GF Score
Price $29.06
GF Value $18.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Civista Bancshares Moat Score?

Civista Bancshares CIVB +0.55% 58 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates CIVB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Banks companies, Civista Bancshares ranks better than 86.26% on this metric.

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

Civista Bancshares has Narrow Moat: Civista Bancshares Inc has a modest moat due to its regional market presence and customer relationships. While it benefits from some economies of scale and a stable customer base, it lacks significant network effects, strong brand loyalty, or proprietary technology. The moat is discernible but not robust, primarily driven by its local market focus.

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 Civista Bancshares might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Civista Bancshares  (NAS:CIVB) 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

Civista Bancshares Moat Score Related Terms

CIVB vs NPB, KRNY, CBNK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Civista Bancshares'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.

Civista Bancshares Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Civista Bancshares (CIVB) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 01, 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, Civista Bancshares ranks #221 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Civista Bancshares' Moat Score too high?
Civista Bancshares' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Civista Bancshares ranks #221 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Civista Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Civista Bancshares' Moat Score compare to NPB and KRNY?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Civista Bancshares ranks #221 out of 1609 companies for Moat Score. This places Civista Bancshares 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. Civista Bancshares'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 Civista Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Civista Bancshares (CIVB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.02, compared to a current price of $29.06 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Civista Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Civista Bancshares (CIVB), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 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 Civista Bancshares (CIVB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Civista Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.06 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.02. GuruFocus considers Civista Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CIVB:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $18.02 vs. price of $29.06 (61.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Civista Bancshares Business Description

Address 100 East Water Street, P.O. Box 5016, Sandusky, OH, USA, 44870
Civista Bancshares Inc is a financial holding company. Operating through its subsidiary, it engages in the business of community banking. Its business activity involves collecting customer deposits, making loans, purchasing securities, and offering trust services to its clients. The company's loan portfolio includes commercial and agricultural, commercial real estate-owner occupied, commercial real estate non-owner occupied, residential real estate, real estate construction, and consumer loans. The majority of its revenues are derived from the interest and fees gained on loans.
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