RCBC (River City Bank) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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RCBC River City Bank RCBC
67 GF Score
Price $47.19
GF Value $32.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is River City Bank Moat Score?

River City Bank RCBC -0.70% 67 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates RCBC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Banks companies, River City Bank ranks better than 74.64% on this metric.

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

River City Bank has No Moat: River City Bank has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or brand strength. The bank operates in a competitive financial services market with no clear regulatory advantages or proprietary technology.

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 River City Bank might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

River City Bank  (OTCPK:RCBC) 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

River City Bank Moat Score Related Terms

RCBC vs CWBC, BCAL, PFIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, River City Bank'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.

River City Bank Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where River City Bank's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
River City Bank (RCBC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 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, River City Bank ranks #408 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is River City Bank's Moat Score too high?
River City Bank's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, River City Bank ranks #408 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, River City Bank has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does River City Bank's Moat Score compare to CWBC and BCAL?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, River City Bank ranks #408 out of 1609 companies for Moat Score. This puts River City Bank 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. River City Bank'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 River City Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River City Bank (RCBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.12, compared to a current price of $47.19 — trading 46.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. River City Bank's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 River City Bank (RCBC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 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 River City Bank (RCBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River City Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.19 is trading 46.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.12. GuruFocus considers River City Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RCBC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $32.12 vs. price of $47.19 (46.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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

River City Bank Business Description

Address 2480 Natomas Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, USA, 95833
River City Bank is a California state-chartered bank engaged in providing a range of banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company's primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are commercial real estate, commercial, agriculture, residential mortgage, and consumer loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral, including business assets, consumer assets, and commercial and residential real estate in the Western United States.
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