HWNI (High Wire Networks) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


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39 GF Score
Price $0.30
GF Value $5.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is High Wire Networks Moat Score?

High Wire Networks HWNI 39 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HWNI with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,838 Software companies, High Wire Networks ranks better than 79.53% on this metric.

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

High Wire Networks has No Moat: High Wire Networks Inc lacks significant market leadership, customer switching costs, or proprietary technology. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or durable cost advantages, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 High Wire Networks might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

High Wire Networks  (OTCPK:HWNI) 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

High Wire Networks Moat Score Related Terms

HWNI vs GLE, ARBB, DTST: Moat Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, High Wire Networks'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.

High Wire Networks Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where High Wire Networks's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
High Wire Networks (HWNI) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 12, 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, High Wire Networks ranks #581 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is High Wire Networks' Moat Score too high?
High Wire Networks' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, High Wire Networks ranks #581 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, High Wire Networks has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Wire Networks' Moat Score compare to GLE and ARBB?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, High Wire Networks ranks #581 out of 2838 companies for Moat Score. This places High Wire Networks in the top 21% 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. High Wire Networks'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 High Wire Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Wire Networks (HWNI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.40, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 94.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. High Wire Networks' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 High Wire Networks (HWNI), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 12, 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 High Wire Networks (HWNI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Wire Networks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 94.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.40. GuruFocus considers High Wire Networks to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HWNI:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $5.40 vs. price of $0.30 (94.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs

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

High Wire Networks Business Description

Address 30 North Lincoln Street, Batavia, IL, USA, 60510
High Wire Networks Inc provider of managed cybersecurity, managed networks, and tech-enabled professional services delivered exclusively through a channel sales model. Its Overwatch managed security platform-as-a-service offers organizations end-to-end protection for networks, data, endpoints, and users through multiyear recurring revenue contracts in this fast-growing technology segment. The company generates its key revenue from Cyber security segment and operates all reporting segments in one geographical area (the United States).
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