Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XSWX:BCVN Banque Cantonale Vaudoise XSWX:BCVN
58 GF Score
Price CHF118.70
GF Value CHF96.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Moat Score?

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise XSWX:BCVN +0.85% 58 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BCVN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF96.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Banks companies, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise ranks better than 94.04% on this metric.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise has Narrow Moat: Banque Cantonale Vaudoise has a solid narrow moat due to its strong regional presence in Switzerland and customer loyalty. It benefits from regulatory barriers but lacks the scale and network effects for a wide 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise  (XSWX:BCVN) 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

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Moat Score Related Terms

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise'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.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Moat Score vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 03, 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, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise ranks #96 out of 1611 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Moat Score too high?
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise ranks #96 out of 1611 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise ranks #96 out of 1611 companies for Moat Score. This places Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in the top 6% 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. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banque Cantonale Vaudoise stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF96.81, compared to a current price of CHF118.70 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF118.70 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF96.81. GuruFocus considers Banque Cantonale Vaudoise to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BCVN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: CHF96.81 vs. price of CHF118.70 (22.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Business Description

Other Exchanges BCVNz:UK0ACP:UKB1V1:Germany
Address Place Saint-Francois 14, Lausanne, CHE, 1003
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise is a universal cantonal, or Swiss government-owned bank. The bank's core businesses include retail banking, private banking, corporate banking, and asset management and trading. It offers a comprehensive range of financial services to all client segments. The majority of the bank's net revenue is net interest income, but it also generates substantial net fee and commission income.
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