FNFI (First Niles Financial) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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FNFI First Niles Financial Inc FNFI
51 GF Score
Price $8.65
GF Value $10.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is First Niles Financial Moat Score?

First Niles Financial FNFI 51 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FNFI with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Banks companies, First Niles Financial ranks better than 53.66% on this metric.

First Niles Financial has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

First Niles Financial has No Moat: First Niles Financial Inc lacks significant competitive advantages, with no strong market leadership, customer switching costs, or proprietary technology. It operates in a competitive financial sector with minimal barriers to entry.

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 Niles Financial might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

First Niles Financial  (OTCPK:FNFI) 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 Niles Financial Moat Score Related Terms

FNFI vs GLBZ, ASCN, SRNN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Niles Financial'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 Niles Financial Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where First Niles Financial's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
First Niles Financial (FNFI) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 27, 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 Niles Financial ranks #746 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is First Niles Financial's Moat Score too high?
First Niles Financial's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, First Niles Financial ranks #746 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Niles Financial has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Niles Financial's Moat Score compare to GLBZ and ASCN?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Niles Financial ranks #746 out of 1610 companies for Moat Score. This puts First Niles Financial 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. First Niles Financial's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Niles Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Niles Financial (FNFI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.77, compared to a current price of $8.65 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. First Niles Financial's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 First Niles Financial (FNFI), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 27, 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 Niles Financial (FNFI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Niles Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.65 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.77. GuruFocus considers First Niles Financial to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FNFI:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $10.77 vs. price of $8.65 (19.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

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

First Niles Financial Business Description

Address 55 North Main Street, P.O. Box 311, Niles, OH, USA, 44446-0311
First Niles Financial Inc is a unitary, non-diversified holding company. It conducts a general banking business in Niles, Ohio, which consists of attracting deposits from the general public and applying those funds to the origination of loans for residential, commercial, and consumer purposes. The primary sources of revenue for the company are from interest and dividend income on loans and securities along with noninterest revenue resulting from investment security gains, loan servicing, gains on the sale of loans, commitment fees, fees from financial guarantees, certain credit cards fees, and income on bank-owned life insurance. The Company has two reportable segments being Community Banking and Mortgage Banking.
51GF Score

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