UBCP (United Bancorp) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


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57 GF Score
Price $16.00
GF Value $13.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is United Bancorp Moat Score?

United Bancorp UBCP -1.60% 57 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates UBCP with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Banks companies, United Bancorp ranks better than 74.52% on this metric.

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

United Bancorp has No Moat: United Bancorp Inc has some local market presence but lacks significant scale, brand strength, or regulatory advantages to establish a durable competitive advantage in the banking industry.

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 United Bancorp might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

United Bancorp  (NAS:UBCP) 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

United Bancorp Moat Score Related Terms

UBCP vs PBKC, CBKM, SSBI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, United 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.

United Bancorp Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
United Bancorp (UBCP) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 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, United Bancorp ranks #411 out of 1613 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is United Bancorp's Moat Score too high?
United Bancorp's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, United Bancorp ranks #411 out of 1613 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Bancorp's Moat Score compare to PBKC and CBKM?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Bancorp ranks #411 out of 1613 companies for Moat Score. This puts United Bancorp 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. United Bancorp'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 United Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bancorp (UBCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.58, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. United Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 United Bancorp (UBCP), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 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 United Bancorp (UBCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.58. GuruFocus considers United Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UBCP:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $13.58 vs. price of $16.00 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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

United Bancorp Business Description

Address 201 South 4th Street, Unified Bank Building, P.O. Box 10, Martins Ferry, OH, USA, 43935
United Bancorp Inc operates as a bank holding company that provides commercial and retail banking services. Through its subsidiary (Unified Bank), the company provides a broad range of banking and financial services, which include accepting demand, savings, and time deposits and granting commercial, real estate, and consumer loans. The Company's primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial, and installment loans. The bank also operates in Marshall County, West Virginia.
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