DPLS (DarkPulse) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is DarkPulse Moat Score?

DarkPulse DPLS -25.00% Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, DarkPulse ranks better than 88.83% on this metric.

DarkPulse has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

DarkPulse has No Moat: DarkPulse Inc has limited market presence and lacks significant intellectual property or customer loyalty. The company's competitive advantages are very weak and not sustainable.

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 DarkPulse might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

DarkPulse  (OTCPK:DPLS) 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

DarkPulse Moat Score Related Terms

DPLS vs GWSO, SATT, SOBR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, DarkPulse'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.

DarkPulse Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, DarkPulse's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
DarkPulse (DPLS) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 14, 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, DarkPulse ranks #276 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is DarkPulse's Moat Score too high?
DarkPulse's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, DarkPulse ranks #276 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does DarkPulse's Moat Score compare to GWSO and SATT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, DarkPulse ranks #276 out of 2472 companies for Moat Score. This places DarkPulse in the top 11% 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. DarkPulse's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DarkPulse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DarkPulse (DPLS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. 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 DarkPulse (DPLS), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 14, 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.

DarkPulse Business Description

Address 2325 E Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85016
DarkPulse Inc is a technology-security company. The company intends to deliver security and monitoring systems in applications for border security, pipelines, the oil and gas industry, and mine safety. The company's patented process results in low production cost with increased sensing capabilities that easily integrate with existing technology, making upgrades simple and cost-effective. Its technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter and structural surveillance, ship hull integrity, aircraft components monitoring, and mining safety.