NSTS (NSTS Bancorp) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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69 GF Score
Price $14.14
GF Value $14.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is NSTS Bancorp Moat Score?

NSTS Bancorp NSTS +0.64% 69 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSTS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,603 Banks companies, NSTS Bancorp ranks better than 74.61% on this metric.

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

NSTS Bancorp has No Moat: NSTS Bancorp Inc operates in the banking sector with limited market leadership and customer switching costs. The company lacks significant brand strength, cost advantages, and 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 NSTS Bancorp might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NSTS Bancorp  (NAS:NSTS) 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

NSTS Bancorp Moat Score Related Terms

NSTS vs HFBK, CCBC, CLST: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, NSTS 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.

NSTS Bancorp Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 08, 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, NSTS Bancorp ranks #407 out of 1603 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is NSTS Bancorp's Moat Score too high?
NSTS Bancorp's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, NSTS Bancorp ranks #407 out of 1603 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NSTS Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSTS Bancorp's Moat Score compare to HFBK and CCBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, NSTS Bancorp ranks #407 out of 1603 companies for Moat Score. This puts NSTS 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. NSTS Bancorp'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 NSTS Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.96, compared to a current price of $14.14 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. NSTS Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 NSTS Bancorp (NSTS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 08, 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 NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSTS Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.14 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.96. GuruFocus considers NSTS Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSTS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $14.96 vs. price of $14.14 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

NSTS Bancorp Business Description

Address 700 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL, USA, 60085
NSTS Bancorp Inc is a savings and loan holding company regulated Federal Reserve Board. The company was formed to serve as the North Shore Trust and Savings stock holding company. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company and operates as a traditional savings institution focused on serving the banking needs of customers in market area of Lake County, Illinois and adjacent communities.
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