First Business Financial Services (FRA:45D) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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FRA:45D First Business Financial Services Inc FRA:45D
66 GF Score
Price €57.50
GF Value €45.43
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What is First Business Financial Services Moat Score?

First Business Financial Services FRA:45D +0.88% 66 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:45D with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.43. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Banks companies, First Business Financial Services ranks better than 86.27% on this metric.

First Business Financial Services has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

First Business Financial Services has Narrow Moat: First Business Financial Services Inc has a modest moat due to its regional market leadership and customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant network effects, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers that would strengthen its position further.

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 Business Financial Services might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

First Business Financial Services  (FRA:45D) 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 Business Financial Services Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:45D vs GCBC, HBCP, BSRR: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
First Business Financial Services (FRA:45D) has a Moat Score of 4 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 Business Financial Services ranks #221 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is First Business Financial Services' Moat Score too high?
First Business Financial Services' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, First Business Financial Services ranks #221 out of 1610 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Business Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Business Financial Services' Moat Score compare to GCBC and HBCP?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Business Financial Services ranks #221 out of 1610 companies for Moat Score. This places First Business Financial Services in the top 14% 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. First Business Financial Services'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 First Business Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
First Business Financial Services (FRA:45D) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.43, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. First Business Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Business Financial Services (FRA:45D), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Business Financial Services (FRA:45D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Business Financial Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.43.

Key valuation signals for FRA:45D:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €45.43 vs. price of €57.50 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:45D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

First Business Financial Services Business Description

Other Exchanges FBIZ:USA
Address 401 Charmany Drive, Madison, WI, USA, 53719
First Business Financial Services Inc operates as a bank holding company. The Bank operates as a business bank, delivering a full line of commercial banking products, including commercial loans and commercial real estate loans, to meet the specific needs of small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. The company's products and services include commercial lending, SBA lending and servicing, asset-based lending, equipment financing, factoring, trust, and investment services, treasury management services, and a broad range of deposit products. Geographically, all the business activity functioned through the region of the United States.
66GF Score

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