Saudi National Bank (SAU:1180) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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SAU:1180 Saudi National Bank SAU:1180
73 GF Score
Price ﷼38.16
GF Value ﷼39.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi National Bank Moat Score?

Saudi National Bank has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Saudi National Bank has

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 Saudi National Bank might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Saudi National Bank  (SAU:1180) 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

Saudi National Bank Moat Score Related Terms

SAU:1180
73GF Score
Saudi National Bank SAU:1180
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Is Saudi National Bank (SAU:1180) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi National Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼38.16 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼39.63. GuruFocus considers Saudi National Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1180:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ﷼39.63 vs. price of ﷼38.16 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi National Bank Business Description

Address King Fahd Road, Unit No. 778, The Saudi National Bank Tower, 3208 - Al Aqeeq District, King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh, SAU, 13519 - 6676
Saudi National Bank is a financial institution in Saudi Arabia. It provides a range of banking and investment management services. The company also provides non-special commission based banking products in compliance with Shariah rules. It has four reportable segments: Retail, Wholesale, Capital Market, and International. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Wholesale segment, which provides banking services including all conventional credit-related products as well as financing products to small sized businesses, medium and large establishments and companies. Geographically, it has a presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, GCC and Middle East, Europe, Turkey, North America and Other countries.
73GF Score

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﷼38.16
Price
﷼39.63
GF Value