RBCAA (Republic Bancorp) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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RBCAA Republic Bancorp Inc RBCAA
65 GF Score
Price $94.98
GF Value $65.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Republic Bancorp Moat Score?

Republic Bancorp RBCAA +1.02% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates RBCAA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Banks companies, Republic Bancorp ranks better than 86.23% on this metric.

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

Republic Bancorp has Narrow Moat: Republic Bancorp has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its regional banking presence and customer relationships. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong network effects or regulatory advantages to elevate it beyond a narrow 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 Republic Bancorp might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Republic Bancorp  (NAS:RBCAA) 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

Republic Bancorp Moat Score Related Terms

RBCAA vs TFIN, GABC, TCBK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Republic 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.

Republic Bancorp Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 30, 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, Republic Bancorp ranks #221 out of 1605 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Republic Bancorp's Moat Score too high?
Republic Bancorp's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Bancorp ranks #221 out of 1605 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Republic Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Republic Bancorp's Moat Score compare to TFIN and GABC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Republic Bancorp ranks #221 out of 1605 companies for Moat Score. This places Republic Bancorp 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. Republic Bancorp'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 Republic Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.37, compared to a current price of $94.98 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Republic Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Republic Bancorp (RBCAA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 30, 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 Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $94.98 is trading 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $65.37. GuruFocus considers Republic Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RBCAA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $65.37 vs. price of $94.98 (45.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Republic Bancorp Business Description

Address 601 West Market Street, Republic Corporate Center, Louisville, KY, USA, 40202
Republic Bancorp Inc operates as a financial institution that provides both traditional and non-traditional banking products through five reportable segments. It has traditional banking, which generates the majority of revenue, Warehouse Lending, Tax Refund Solutions (TRS), Republic Payment Solutions segment, and Republic Credit Solutions (RCS) business segments. The business activities of these segments include retail mortgage and commercial lending, construction and land development lending, internet lending, correspondent and indirect lending, and also private banking, treasury management services, internet, and mobile banking, bank acquisitions, short-term revolving credit facilities, fixed-term residential real estate loans, and receipt and payment of federal.
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