FINV (FinVolution Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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FINV FinVolution Group FINV
79 GF Score
Price $4.37
GF Value $5.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is FinVolution Group Moat Score?

FinVolution Group FINV +0.69% 79 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FINV with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 571 Credit Services companies, FinVolution Group ranks better than 95.27% on this metric.

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

FinVolution Group has Narrow Moat: FinVolution Group has a discernible moat due to its network effects in the fintech sector and customer switching costs. However, regulatory challenges and competition from larger players limit its moat to a modest level.

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 FinVolution Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

FinVolution Group  (NYSE:FINV) 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

FinVolution Group Moat Score Related Terms

FINV vs LU, JCAP, WRLD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, FinVolution Group'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.

FinVolution Group Moat Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, FinVolution Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FinVolution Group's Moat Score falls into.


FINV
79GF Score
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
FinVolution Group (FINV) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 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, FinVolution Group ranks #27 out of 571 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is FinVolution Group's Moat Score too high?
FinVolution Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, FinVolution Group ranks #27 out of 571 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FinVolution Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FinVolution Group's Moat Score compare to LU and JCAP?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, FinVolution Group ranks #27 out of 571 companies for Moat Score. This places FinVolution Group in the top 5% 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 Credit Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Credit Services 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. FinVolution Group'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 FinVolution Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FinVolution Group (FINV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.93, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. FinVolution Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 FinVolution Group (FINV), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 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 FinVolution Group (FINV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FinVolution Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.37 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.93. GuruFocus considers FinVolution Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FINV:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $5.93 vs. price of $4.37 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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

FinVolution Group Business Description

Other Exchanges PP3:Germany
Address No. 999 Dangui Road, Building G1, Pudong New District, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
FinVolution Group is a provider of online consumer finance in China. The company offers various loan products, making financial services available to borrowers anytime, anywhere; designs a loan transaction process, and offers tailored risk-based pricing. It offers short-term loans to borrowers to meet immediate credit needs while allowing them to gradually establish their credit history through activities on the company's platform. The company generates revenues from fees charged to borrowers. The Group's long-lived assets are located in the PRC, and its revenues are derived from within the PRC.
79GF Score

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