LDI (loanDepot) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


LDI loanDepot Inc LDI
44 GF Score
Price $1.20
GF Value $2.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is loanDepot Moat Score?

loanDepot LDI +0.84% 44 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LDI with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Banks companies, loanDepot ranks better than 86.25% on this metric.

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

loanDepot has Narrow Moat: loanDepot Inc has a discernible moat due to its brand recognition and customer base in the mortgage industry. However, the company faces significant competition and lacks strong pricing power or proprietary technology to enhance its 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 loanDepot might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

loanDepot  (NYSE:LDI) 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

loanDepot Moat Score Related Terms

LDI vs VEL, BETR, UWMC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, loanDepot'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.

loanDepot Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
loanDepot (LDI) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 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, loanDepot ranks #222 out of 1614 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is loanDepot's Moat Score too high?
loanDepot's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, loanDepot ranks #222 out of 1614 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, loanDepot has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does loanDepot's Moat Score compare to VEL and BETR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, loanDepot ranks #222 out of 1614 companies for Moat Score. This places loanDepot 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. loanDepot'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 loanDepot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, loanDepot (LDI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.46, compared to a current price of $1.20 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. loanDepot's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 loanDepot (LDI), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 loanDepot (LDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, loanDepot stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.20 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.46. GuruFocus considers loanDepot to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LDI:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $2.46 vs. price of $1.20 (51.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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

loanDepot Business Description

Address 6561 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
loanDepot Inc provides nonbank consumer lending solutions for individuals in the United States. It offers personal, residential home, home refinancing, mortgage and home equity loans. It serves customers through distribution channels, including consumer direct centres, retail branches, wholesale centres, and consumer finance and servicing centres in the United States. It competes with commercial banks and financial institutions.
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