OPY (Oppenheimer Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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OPY Oppenheimer Holdings Inc OPY
77 GF Score
Price $111.75
GF Value $80.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Oppenheimer Holdings Moat Score?

Oppenheimer Holdings OPY -1.84% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates OPY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Capital Markets companies, Oppenheimer Holdings ranks better than 95.35% on this metric.

Oppenheimer Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Oppenheimer Holdings has Narrow Moat: Oppenheimer Holdings Inc benefits from a solid brand in financial services and some customer loyalty. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant cost advantages or proprietary technology, limiting its moat to a narrow one.

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 Oppenheimer Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Oppenheimer Holdings  (NYSE:OPY) 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

Oppenheimer Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

OPY vs PWP, GOLD, PURR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Oppenheimer Holdings'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.

Oppenheimer Holdings Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Oppenheimer Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


OPY
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Oppenheimer Holdings (OPY) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Oppenheimer Holdings ranks #39 out of 838 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Oppenheimer Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Oppenheimer Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Oppenheimer Holdings ranks #39 out of 838 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oppenheimer Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oppenheimer Holdings' Moat Score compare to PWP and GOLD?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Oppenheimer Holdings ranks #39 out of 838 companies for Moat Score. This places Oppenheimer Holdings in the top 5% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. Oppenheimer Holdings's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oppenheimer Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oppenheimer Holdings (OPY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.77, compared to a current price of $111.75 — trading 38.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Oppenheimer Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Oppenheimer Holdings (OPY), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Oppenheimer Holdings (OPY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oppenheimer Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $111.75 is trading 38.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $80.77. GuruFocus considers Oppenheimer Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OPY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $80.77 vs. price of $111.75 (38.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Oppenheimer Holdings Business Description

Address 85 Broad Street, New York, NY, USA, 10004
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc conducts activities in the securities industry. The company is involved in retail securities brokerage, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), institutional sales and trading, market-making, research, trust services, and investment advisory and asset management services. The company has two segments: Wealth Management, and Capital Markets. IT generates maximum revenue from Wealth Management Segment which includes commissions and fee income earned on assets under management (AUM), net interest earnings on client margin loans and cash balances, fees from money market funds, custodian fees and other activities. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Americas, with the rest from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
77GF Score

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