EBKOF (Erste Group Bank AG.) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


EBKOF Erste Group Bank AG. EBKOF
76 GF Score
Price $133.65
GF Value $79.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Erste Group Bank AG. Moat Score?

Erste Group Bank AG. EBKOF +1.94% 76 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates EBKOF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Banks companies, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks better than 93.97% on this metric.

Erste Group Bank AG. has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Erste Group Bank AG. has Narrow Moat: Erste Group Bank has a solid narrow moat due to its strong regional market presence and customer loyalty. However, it faces regulatory challenges and lacks significant network effects or cost advantages.

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 Erste Group Bank AG. might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Erste Group Bank AG.  (OTCPK:EBKOF) 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

Erste Group Bank AG. Moat Score Related Terms

EBKOF vs PNC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Erste Group Bank AG.'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.

Erste Group Bank AG. Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Erste Group Bank AG.'s Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Erste Group Bank AG.'s Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 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, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #97 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Erste Group Bank AG.'s Moat Score too high?
Erste Group Bank AG.'s current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #97 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Erste Group Bank AG. has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Erste Group Bank AG.'s Moat Score compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #97 out of 1609 companies for Moat Score. This places Erste Group Bank AG. in the top 6% 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. Erste Group Bank AG.'s current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Erste Group Bank AG. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.00, compared to a current price of $133.65 — trading 69.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Erste Group Bank AG.'s overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erste Group Bank AG. stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $133.65 is trading 69.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.00. GuruFocus considers Erste Group Bank AG. to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EBKOF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $79.00 vs. price of $133.65 (69.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Erste Group Bank AG. Business Description

Address Am Belvedere 1, Vienna, AUT, A-1100
Erste Group Bank AG. is an Austria-based financial services provider catering to the needs of individuals, corporates, small businesses, and other enterprises. It offers a complete range of banking and other financial services, such as savings accounts, asset management (including investment funds), consumer credit and mortgage lending, investment banking, securities and derivatives trading, project finance, foreign exchange trading, leasing, factoring, etc. The Group's operating segments are defined according to the core markets in which it operates and include Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Central and Eastern Europe segment, which represents its operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, and Serbia.
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