NIC Asia Bank (XNEP:NICA) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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XNEP:NICA NIC Asia Bank Ltd XNEP:NICA
74 GF Score
Price NPR340.00
GF Value NPR380.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NIC Asia Bank Moat Score?

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

NIC Asia 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 NIC Asia Bank might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

NIC Asia Bank  (XNEP:NICA) 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

NIC Asia Bank Moat Score Related Terms

XNEP:NICA
74GF Score
NIC Asia Bank Ltd XNEP:NICA
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Is NIC Asia Bank (XNEP:NICA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Asia Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR340.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR380.66. GuruFocus considers NIC Asia Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NICA:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NPR380.66 vs. price of NPR340.00 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

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

NIC Asia Bank Business Description

Address Thapathali, Trade Tower, Kathmandu, NPL
NIC Asia Bank Ltd is engaged in commercial banking services in Nepal. It is organized for management and reporting purposes into segments such as Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, SME Banking, Deprived Sector Banking (DSL), Treasury, Transaction Banking (TB) and Other Banking. It generates a vast majority of the revenues from the Retail banking segment.
74GF Score

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NPR340.00
Price
NPR380.66
GF Value