Currency Exchange International (FRA:8YN) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:8YN Currency Exchange International Corp FRA:8YN
80 GF Score
Price €18.20
GF Value €15.84
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What is Currency Exchange International Moat Score?

Currency Exchange International FRA:8YN -0.55% 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8YN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.84. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Capital Markets companies, Currency Exchange International ranks better than 92.75% on this metric.

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

Currency Exchange International has Narrow Moat: CURN has a modest moat due to its niche market leadership in currency exchange services. It benefits from network effects and customer switching costs, but lacks strong brand strength and 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 Currency Exchange International might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Currency Exchange International  (FRA:8YN) 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

Currency Exchange International Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:8YN vs BRR, WTF, BMHL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Currency Exchange International'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.

Currency Exchange International Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Currency Exchange International's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Currency Exchange International's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Currency Exchange International (FRA:8YN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Currency Exchange International ranks #61 out of 841 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Currency Exchange International's Moat Score too high?
Currency Exchange International's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Currency Exchange International ranks #61 out of 841 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Currency Exchange International has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Currency Exchange International's Moat Score compare to BRR and WTF?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Currency Exchange International ranks #61 out of 841 companies for Moat Score. This places Currency Exchange International in the top 7% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. Currency Exchange International'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 Currency Exchange International stock overvalued right now?
Currency Exchange International (FRA:8YN) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.84, compared to a current price of €18.20 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Currency Exchange International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Currency Exchange International (FRA:8YN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Currency Exchange International (FRA:8YN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currency Exchange International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.20 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.84.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8YN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €15.84 vs. price of €18.20 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8YN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Currency Exchange International Business Description

Other Exchanges CURN:USACXI:Canada
Address 6649 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 250, Orlando, FL, USA, 32821
Currency Exchange International Corp operates as a money services and payments business, providing currency exchange, wire transfer, and cheque-cashing services at its locations in the United States. The Company has determined that it has three operating segments within its continuing operations: CXI Wholesale Banknotes, CXI Payments, and CXI Direct-to-Consumer. The Company earns maximum revenue from wholesale banknotes.
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