FALC (FalconStor Software) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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FALC FalconStor Software Inc FALC
53 GF Score
Price $1.84
GF Value $1.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is FalconStor Software Moat Score?

FalconStor Software FALC 53 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FALC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,823 Software companies, FalconStor Software ranks better than 84.66% on this metric.

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

FalconStor Software has No Moat: FalconStor Software Inc faces intense competition in the software industry with low switching costs and limited brand strength. It lacks significant market share and proprietary technology, resulting in weak competitive advantages.

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 FalconStor Software might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

FalconStor Software  (OTCPK:FALC) 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

FalconStor Software Moat Score Related Terms

FALC vs INUV, NVNI, QH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, FalconStor Software'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.

FalconStor Software Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
FalconStor Software (FALC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 11, 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, FalconStor Software ranks #433 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is FalconStor Software's Moat Score too high?
FalconStor Software's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, FalconStor Software ranks #433 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FalconStor Software has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FalconStor Software's Moat Score compare to INUV and NVNI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, FalconStor Software ranks #433 out of 2823 companies for Moat Score. This places FalconStor Software in the top 15% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. FalconStor Software'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 FalconStor Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FalconStor Software (FALC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.47, compared to a current price of $1.84 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. FalconStor Software's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 FalconStor Software (FALC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 11, 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 FalconStor Software (FALC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FalconStor Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.84 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.47. GuruFocus considers FalconStor Software to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FALC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.47 vs. price of $1.84 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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

FalconStor Software Business Description

Address 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
FalconStor Software Inc operates in the trusted data protection software industry, modernizing disaster recovery and backup operations for the hybrid cloud environment. The company enables enterprise customers and managed service providers to secure, migrate, and protect their data while reducing storage costs and long-term retention needs. Its products are StorSafe, StorGuard, and StorSight, which deliver data protection, cloud migration, disaster recovery, ransomware recovery, and needs across multi-OS, multi-storage, and on-premises to cloud/hybrid cloud environments. The company's geographical markets include the Americas, which generate the highest revenue, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and others.
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