WRIV (White River Bancshares Co) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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WRIV White River Bancshares Co WRIV
64 GF Score
Price $64.38
GF Value $51.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is White River Bancshares Co Moat Score?

White River Bancshares Co WRIV 64 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates WRIV with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Banks companies, White River Bancshares Co ranks better than 74.64% on this metric.

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

White River Bancshares Co has No Moat: White River Bancshares Co has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive banking sector with limited differentiation, lacking significant customer switching costs or strong brand strength.

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 White River Bancshares Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

White River Bancshares Co  (OTCPK:WRIV) 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

White River Bancshares Co Moat Score Related Terms

WRIV vs SLBK, DIMC, AMBK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, White River Bancshares Co'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.

White River Bancshares Co Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where White River Bancshares Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
White River Bancshares Co (WRIV) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 31, 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, White River Bancshares Co ranks #408 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is White River Bancshares Co's Moat Score too high?
White River Bancshares Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, White River Bancshares Co ranks #408 out of 1609 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, White River Bancshares Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does White River Bancshares Co's Moat Score compare to SLBK and DIMC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, White River Bancshares Co ranks #408 out of 1609 companies for Moat Score. This puts White River Bancshares Co 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. White River Bancshares Co'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 White River Bancshares Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, White River Bancshares Co (WRIV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.52, compared to a current price of $64.38 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. White River Bancshares Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 White River Bancshares Co (WRIV), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 31, 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 White River Bancshares Co (WRIV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, White River Bancshares Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $64.38 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.52. GuruFocus considers White River Bancshares Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WRIV:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $51.52 vs. price of $64.38 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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

White River Bancshares Co Business Description

Address 3878 North Crossover Road, P. O. Box 8550, Suite 20, Fayetteville, AR, USA, 72703
White River Bancshares Co is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiary, it is engaged in providing a full range of financial services to individuals and commercial customers in Washington, Benton, Monroe, and Boone Counties in Arkansas. The Bank's primary deposit products are demand deposit accounts and certificates of deposit. Its primary lending products are real estate and commercial loans. The company portfolio segments includes Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial, Consumer, and Agricultural Production.
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