HNVR (Hanover Bancorp) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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HNVR Hanover Bancorp Inc HNVR
67 GF Score
Price $26.94
GF Value $23.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hanover Bancorp Moat Score?

Hanover Bancorp HNVR -0.04% 67 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HNVR with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Banks companies, Hanover Bancorp ranks better than 60.06% on this metric.

Hanover Bancorp has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hanover Bancorp has No Moat: Hanover Bancorp Inc operates in a highly competitive banking sector with limited differentiation. It lacks significant market leadership, strong brand strength, or unique intellectual property. The company does not exhibit durable cost advantages or significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Hanover Bancorp might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hanover Bancorp  (NAS:HNVR) 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

Hanover Bancorp Moat Score Related Terms

HNVR vs PFLC, TRCY, MSWV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hanover Bancorp'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.

Hanover Bancorp Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hanover Bancorp's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Hanover Bancorp (HNVR) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 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, Hanover Bancorp ranks #641 out of 1605 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Hanover Bancorp's Moat Score too high?
Hanover Bancorp's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Hanover Bancorp ranks #641 out of 1605 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hanover Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanover Bancorp's Moat Score compare to PFLC and TRCY?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hanover Bancorp ranks #641 out of 1605 companies for Moat Score. This puts Hanover Bancorp 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. Hanover Bancorp's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanover Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanover Bancorp (HNVR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.04, compared to a current price of $26.94 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Hanover Bancorp'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 Hanover Bancorp (HNVR), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 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 Hanover Bancorp (HNVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanover Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.94 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.04. GuruFocus considers Hanover Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HNVR:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $23.04 vs. price of $26.94 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Hanover Bancorp Business Description

Address 80 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY, USA, 11501
Hanover Bancorp Inc is a community commercial bank focused on providing personalized and efficient services and products tailored to local needs. The Bank offers a full range of financial services, including a complete suite of consumer, commercial, and municipal banking products such as multifamily and commercial mortgages, government-guaranteed loans, residential loans, business loans, and lines of credit. In addition, it provides customers with access to 24-hour ATM services with no fees, interest-bearing free checking accounts, telephone banking, mobile and internet banking solutions for both consumer and business clients, and safe deposit boxes.
67GF Score

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