HAFC (Hanmi Financial) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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HAFC Hanmi Financial Corp HAFC
67 GF Score
Price $31.12
GF Value $27.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hanmi Financial Moat Score?

Hanmi Financial HAFC -0.19% 67 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAFC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Banks companies, Hanmi Financial ranks better than 74.61% on this metric.

Hanmi Financial has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hanmi Financial has No Moat: Hanmi Financial operates in a highly competitive banking sector with limited differentiation. It lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers to establish a strong moat.

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

Hanmi Financial  (NAS:HAFC) 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

Hanmi Financial Moat Score Related Terms

HAFC vs MPB, FMCB, SBNC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hanmi 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.

Hanmi Financial Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


HAFC
67GF Score
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Hanmi Financial (HAFC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 22, 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, Hanmi Financial ranks #408 out of 1607 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Hanmi Financial's Moat Score too high?
Hanmi Financial's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Hanmi Financial ranks #408 out of 1607 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hanmi Financial has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanmi Financial's Moat Score compare to MPB and FMCB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hanmi Financial ranks #408 out of 1607 companies for Moat Score. This puts Hanmi 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. Hanmi Financial's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanmi Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanmi Financial (HAFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.98, compared to a current price of $31.12 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Hanmi Financial's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Hanmi Financial (HAFC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 22, 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 Hanmi Financial (HAFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanmi Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.12 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.98. GuruFocus considers Hanmi Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAFC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $27.98 vs. price of $31.12 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Hanmi Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges HF7N:Germany
Address 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1250, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90017
Hanmi Financial Corp is a Los Angeles-based bank that caters to Korean-Americans and other multi-ethnic communities across California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. The bank mainly focuses on small businesses and commercial and real estate loans. It also offers a variety of international finance and trade services and products, including letters of credit, import financing, and export financing. The Bank's revenues are derived from interest and fees on loans, interest, and dividends on the securities portfolio, service charges on deposit accounts, and sales of SBA loans.
67GF Score

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