NWPP (New Peoples Bankshares) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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NWPP New Peoples Bankshares Inc NWPP
62 GF Score
Price $4.50
GF Value $3.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is New Peoples Bankshares Moat Score?

New Peoples Bankshares NWPP +0.22% 62 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates NWPP with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Banks companies, New Peoples Bankshares ranks better than 60.04% on this metric.

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

New Peoples Bankshares has No Moat: New Peoples Bankshares Inc lacks significant market leadership or unique competitive advantages. The company operates in a highly competitive banking sector with minimal customer switching costs and no significant intellectual property or brand strength. Its cost advantages and regulatory barriers are not substantial enough to provide 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 New Peoples Bankshares might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

New Peoples Bankshares  (OTCPK:NWPP) 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

New Peoples Bankshares Moat Score Related Terms

NWPP vs PFBX, SFBC, TYBT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, New Peoples Bankshares'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.

New Peoples Bankshares Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where New Peoples Bankshares's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
New Peoples Bankshares (NWPP) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 01, 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, New Peoples Bankshares ranks #643 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is New Peoples Bankshares' Moat Score too high?
New Peoples Bankshares' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, New Peoples Bankshares ranks #643 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New Peoples Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Peoples Bankshares' Moat Score compare to PFBX and SFBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, New Peoples Bankshares ranks #643 out of 1609 companies for Moat Score. This puts New Peoples Bankshares 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. New Peoples Bankshares'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 New Peoples Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Peoples Bankshares (NWPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.31, compared to a current price of $4.50 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. New Peoples Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 New Peoples Bankshares (NWPP), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 01, 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 New Peoples Bankshares (NWPP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Peoples Bankshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.50 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.31. GuruFocus considers New Peoples Bankshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NWPP:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $3.31 vs. price of $4.50 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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

New Peoples Bankshares Business Description

Address 67 Commerce Drive, Honaker, VA, USA, 24260
New Peoples Bankshares Inc is a bank holding company for New Peoples Bank. The Bank offers a range of banking & related financial services focused on serving individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, and the professional community. Its main banking services include personal banking, business banking, and financial services. These services include commercial and consumer loans, along with traditional deposit products such as checking and savings accounts. Its banking products comprise checking, savings, deposit accounts, commercial loans, consumer loans, and real estate loans. The Company's revenue is derived from the business of banking.
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