LexinFintech Holdings (FRA:1LFA) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:1LFA LexinFintech Holdings Ltd FRA:1LFA
60 GF Score
Price €1.26
GF Value €2.56
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is LexinFintech Holdings Moat Score?

LexinFintech Holdings FRA:1LFA -5.97% 60 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1LFA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Credit Services companies, LexinFintech Holdings ranks better than 97.53% on this metric.

LexinFintech Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

LexinFintech Holdings has Narrow Moat: LexinFintech Holdings Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its established position in the fintech sector and network effects. It benefits from customer switching costs and some proprietary technology, but faces intense competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers.

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 LexinFintech Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

LexinFintech Holdings  (FRA:1LFA) 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

LexinFintech Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:1LFA vs TROO, LPRO, RM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, LexinFintech Holdings'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.

LexinFintech Holdings Moat Score vs Credit Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where LexinFintech Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
LexinFintech Holdings (FRA:1LFA) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 14, 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, LexinFintech Holdings ranks #14 out of 566 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is LexinFintech Holdings' Moat Score too high?
LexinFintech Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, LexinFintech Holdings ranks #14 out of 566 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LexinFintech Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LexinFintech Holdings' Moat Score compare to TROO and LPRO?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, LexinFintech Holdings ranks #14 out of 566 companies for Moat Score. This places LexinFintech Holdings in the top 3% 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. LexinFintech Holdings'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 LexinFintech Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LexinFintech Holdings (FRA:1LFA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.56, compared to a current price of €1.26 — trading 50.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. LexinFintech Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 LexinFintech Holdings (FRA:1LFA), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 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 LexinFintech Holdings (FRA:1LFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LexinFintech Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.26 is trading 50.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.56. GuruFocus considers LexinFintech Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1LFA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €2.56 vs. price of €1.26 (50.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1LFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

LexinFintech Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges LX:USA
Address No. 3099 Keyuan South Road, 27th Floor, China Energy Storage Tower, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd is an online consumer finance platform and a technology-driven service provider in China. The group is engaged in online direct sales services and online consumer finance services for its customers in the PRC. Geographically, it derives revenue from China.
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