IQST (iQSTEL) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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IQST iQSTEL Inc IQST
56 GF Score
Price $0.91
GF Value $8.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is iQSTEL Moat Score?

iQSTEL IQST -0.74% 56 Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates IQST with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Telecommunication Services companies, iQSTEL ranks better than 70% on this metric.

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

iQSTEL has No Moat: iQSTEL Inc operates in a highly competitive telecommunications industry with no significant market share or proprietary technology. The company lacks strong brand recognition and customer loyalty, resulting in no sustainable competitive advantage.

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

iQSTEL  (NAS:IQST) 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

iQSTEL Moat Score Related Terms

IQST vs IOTR, ATGN, KTEL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, iQSTEL'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.

iQSTEL Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, iQSTEL's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
iQSTEL (IQST) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Sep. 08, 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, iQSTEL ranks #117 out of 390 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is iQSTEL's Moat Score too high?
iQSTEL's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #117 out of 390 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, iQSTEL has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQSTEL's Moat Score compare to IOTR and ATGN?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #117 out of 390 companies for Moat Score. This puts iQSTEL in the upper half of its industry. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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. iQSTEL'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 iQSTEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL (IQST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.79, compared to a current price of $0.91 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. iQSTEL's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 iQSTEL (IQST), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Sep. 08, 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 iQSTEL (IQST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.91 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.79. GuruFocus considers iQSTEL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IQST:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $8.79 vs. price of $0.91 (89.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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

iQSTEL Business Description

Address 300 Aragon Avenue, Suite 375, Coral Gables, FL, USA, 33134
iQSTEL Inc is a technology company offering a wide array of services to the telecom and Internet industry. The business divisions of the company are Telecommunication including VoIP, SMS, International Fiber-Optic, Proprietary Internet of Things (IoT), and a Proprietary Mobile Portability Blockchain Platform; the Fintech division includes remittances services, top-up services, Master Card Debit Card, a USA Bank Account, and a Mobile App; Electric Vehicles division offers Electric Motorcycles and plans to launch a Mid Speed Car; and the Metaverse division includes Metaverse platform to access products, services, content, entertainment, information, customer support, and more in a virtual 3D interface. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the USA.
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