CNBP (Cornerstone Bancorp) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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CNBP Cornerstone Bancorp Inc CNBP
61 GF Score
Price $120.10
GF Value $82.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Cornerstone Bancorp Moat Score?

Cornerstone Bancorp CNBP 61 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CNBP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,608 Banks companies, Cornerstone Bancorp ranks better than 60.01% on this metric.

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

Cornerstone Bancorp has No Moat: Cornerstone Bancorp Inc lacks significant market share, brand strength, or proprietary technology. Operating in a competitive banking sector, it has no substantial cost advantages or regulatory barriers to provide a sustainable 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 Cornerstone Bancorp might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cornerstone Bancorp  (OTCPK:CNBP) 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

Cornerstone Bancorp Moat Score Related Terms

CNBP vs JDVB, MGYR, CZBS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Cornerstone Bancorp'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.

Cornerstone Bancorp Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cornerstone Bancorp'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?
Cornerstone Bancorp (CNBP) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 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, Cornerstone Bancorp ranks #643 out of 1608 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Cornerstone Bancorp's Moat Score too high?
Cornerstone Bancorp's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Cornerstone Bancorp ranks #643 out of 1608 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cornerstone Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cornerstone Bancorp's Moat Score compare to JDVB and MGYR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Cornerstone Bancorp ranks #643 out of 1608 companies for Moat Score. This puts Cornerstone Bancorp 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. Cornerstone Bancorp'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 Cornerstone Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Bancorp (CNBP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.67, compared to a current price of $120.10 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Cornerstone Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Cornerstone Bancorp (CNBP), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 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 Cornerstone Bancorp (CNBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $120.10 is trading 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.67. GuruFocus considers Cornerstone Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CNBP:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $82.67 vs. price of $120.10 (45.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Cornerstone Bancorp Business Description

Address One West Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL, USA, 60067
Cornerstone Bancorp Inc provides financial services to individuals and businesses. The company's primary deposit products are demand deposits, savings, money market, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are commercial and commercial mortgage loans. The company has a mortgage banking operation in which residential mortgage loans are originated and sold to the secondary market. The Corporation has one operating segment: community banking.
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