FACO (First Acceptance) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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FACO First Acceptance Corp FACO
68 GF Score
Price $5.41
GF Value $4.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Acceptance Moat Score?

First Acceptance FACO 68 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FACO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Insurance companies, First Acceptance ranks better than 69.53% on this metric.

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

First Acceptance has No Moat: First Acceptance Corp operates in a competitive insurance market with low switching costs and minimal brand strength. It lacks significant market share and cost advantages, resulting in transient competitive 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 First Acceptance might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

First Acceptance  (OTCPK:FACO) 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

First Acceptance Moat Score Related Terms

FACO vs JRVR, OSG, MBI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, First Acceptance'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.

First Acceptance Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, First Acceptance's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Acceptance'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?
First Acceptance (FACO) has a Moat Score of 2 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, First Acceptance ranks #181 out of 594 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is First Acceptance's Moat Score too high?
First Acceptance's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, First Acceptance ranks #181 out of 594 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Acceptance's Moat Score compare to JRVR and OSG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, First Acceptance ranks #181 out of 594 companies for Moat Score. This puts First Acceptance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Insurance 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. First Acceptance'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 First Acceptance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance (FACO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.41, compared to a current price of $5.41 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. First Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 First Acceptance (FACO), the current Moat Score is 2 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 First Acceptance (FACO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.41 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.41. GuruFocus considers First Acceptance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FACO:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $4.41 vs. price of $5.41 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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

First Acceptance Business Description

Address 3813 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN, USA, 37215
First Acceptance Corp is engaged in the financial services sector. It is principally a retailer, servicer, and underwriter of non-standard personal automobile insurance. The company's operations generate revenue from selling non-standard personal automobile insurance products and related products in the United States. Its suite of products comprises auto insurance, renters, motorcycle, roadside assistance, and hospital insurance. the company also operates a real estate and corporate segment, which consists of the activities related to the disposition of foreclosed real estate held for sale, interest expenses associated with all debt, and other general corporate overhead expenses.
68GF Score

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