SOBS (Solvay Bank) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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SOBS Solvay Bank SOBS
66 GF Score
Price $37.00
GF Value $28.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Solvay Bank Moat Score?

Solvay Bank SOBS +2.07% 66 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates SOBS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Banks companies, Solvay Bank ranks better than 86.26% on this metric.

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

Solvay Bank has Narrow Moat: Solvay Bank has a discernible but modest moat due to its regional market presence and customer loyalty. It benefits from some regulatory barriers and a stable distribution network. However, it lacks significant intellectual property, brand strength, and pricing power to elevate it to a strong 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 Solvay Bank might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Solvay Bank  (OTCPK:SOBS) 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

Solvay Bank Moat Score Related Terms

SOBS vs KLIB, IBTN, HMLN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Solvay 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.

Solvay Bank Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Solvay Bank (SOBS) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 12, 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, Solvay Bank ranks #221 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Solvay Bank's Moat Score too high?
Solvay Bank's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Solvay Bank ranks #221 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solvay Bank has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solvay Bank's Moat Score compare to KLIB and IBTN?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Solvay Bank ranks #221 out of 1609 companies for Moat Score. This places Solvay Bank 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. Solvay Bank'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 Solvay Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay Bank (SOBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.11, compared to a current price of $37.00 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Solvay Bank's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Solvay Bank (SOBS), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 12, 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 Solvay Bank (SOBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.00 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.11. GuruFocus considers Solvay Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOBS:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $28.11 vs. price of $37.00 (31.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Solvay Bank Business Description

Address 1537 Milton Avenue, Solvay, NY, USA, 13209
Solvay Bank is a United States based community bank. It offers personal and business banking services. The bank provides business loans, deposit accounts, small business administration, commercial real estate, special lending programs, electronic services, merchant services and other banking services. The objectives of its security portfolio are to provide liquidity for future funding needs, a safe and lower-risk investment alternative for idle funds, and a stable source of core earnings.
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