HWBK (Hawthorn Bancshares) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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HWBK Hawthorn Bancshares Inc HWBK
63 GF Score
Price $39.10
GF Value $34.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hawthorn Bancshares Moat Score?

Hawthorn Bancshares HWBK -0.71% 63 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates HWBK with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Banks companies, Hawthorn Bancshares ranks better than 74.63% on this metric.

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

Hawthorn Bancshares has No Moat: Hawthorn Bancshares has a weak moat with limited market share and no significant cost advantages. The banking sector's competitive nature and lack of unique offerings limit its ability to establish a durable 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 Hawthorn Bancshares might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hawthorn Bancshares  (NAS:HWBK) 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

Hawthorn Bancshares Moat Score Related Terms

HWBK vs ISBA, ATLO, FXNC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hawthorn Bancshares'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.

Hawthorn Bancshares Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hawthorn Bancshares's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 20, 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, Hawthorn Bancshares ranks #408 out of 1608 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Hawthorn Bancshares' Moat Score too high?
Hawthorn Bancshares' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Hawthorn Bancshares ranks #408 out of 1608 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hawthorn Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hawthorn Bancshares' Moat Score compare to ISBA and ATLO?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hawthorn Bancshares ranks #408 out of 1608 companies for Moat Score. This puts Hawthorn Bancshares 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. Hawthorn Bancshares'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 Hawthorn Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.73, compared to a current price of $39.10 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Hawthorn Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 20, 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 Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawthorn Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $39.10 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.73. GuruFocus considers Hawthorn Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HWBK:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $34.73 vs. price of $39.10 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Hawthorn Bancshares Business Description

Address 132 East High Street, Box 688, Jefferson City, MO, USA, 65102
Hawthorn Bancshares Inc is a financial holding company that, along with its subsidiary bank, provides commercial banking for small and mid sized businesses, including equipment, operating, commercial real estate and SBA loans, and personal banking services such as real estate mortgage lending, installment and consumer loans, certificates of deposit, and checking, savings and money market accounts. It has two segments, banking and wealth management, with the banking segment earning the majority of its revenue and conducting general banking business, offering checking and savings accounts, internet banking, debit cards, certificates of deposit, brokerage services and others. Its primary source of revenue is net interest income derived from lending and deposit taking activities.
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