FPLPF (Vanquis Banking Group) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FPLPF Vanquis Banking Group PLC FPLPF
60 GF Score
Price $1.56
GF Value $1.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Vanquis Banking Group Moat Score?

Vanquis Banking Group FPLPF 60 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FPLPF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,610 Banks companies, Vanquis Banking Group ranks better than 93.98% on this metric.

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

Vanquis Banking Group has Narrow Moat: Vanquis Banking Group has a solid narrow moat due to its established presence in the UK financial services market and customer base. It benefits from some brand recognition and regulatory barriers, but faces competition from larger banks and lacks significant network effects or proprietary technology.

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 Vanquis Banking Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Vanquis Banking Group  (OTCPK:FPLPF) 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

Vanquis Banking Group Moat Score Related Terms

FPLPF vs PNC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Vanquis Banking 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.

Vanquis Banking Group Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Vanquis Banking Group (FPLPF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 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, Vanquis Banking Group ranks #97 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Vanquis Banking Group's Moat Score too high?
Vanquis Banking Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Vanquis Banking Group ranks #97 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vanquis Banking Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vanquis Banking Group's Moat Score compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Vanquis Banking Group ranks #97 out of 1610 companies for Moat Score. This places Vanquis Banking Group 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. Vanquis Banking Group'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 Vanquis Banking Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanquis Banking Group (FPLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.36, compared to a current price of $1.56 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Vanquis Banking Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Vanquis Banking Group (FPLPF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 Vanquis Banking Group (FPLPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanquis Banking Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.56 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.36. GuruFocus considers Vanquis Banking Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FPLPF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $1.36 vs. price of $1.56 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Vanquis Banking Group Business Description

Other Exchanges VANQl:UKVANQ:UK
Address No. 5 Godwin Street, Fairburn House, Bradford, West Yorkshire, GBR, BD1 2AH
Vanquis Banking Group PLC is a specialist bank, focused on the mid-cost credit market. Along with its subsidiaries, it offers credit cards and loans as Vanquis, Vehicle Finance as Moneybarn, and through the brand Snoop, the group provides people with a free credit score and personalised insights to help them manage and understand their finances. All of the credit products are delivered online. In addition, it also accepts retail deposits to fund its lending operations. The group's operating segments are Credit Cards, Second Charge, Mortgages, Vehicle Finance, and Corporate Centre. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Credit Cards segment.
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