OSPN (OneSpan) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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OSPN OneSpan Inc OSPN
67 GF Score
Price $15.51
GF Value $13.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is OneSpan Moat Score?

OneSpan OSPN -0.26% 67 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSPN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,836 Software companies, OneSpan ranks better than 90.13% on this metric.

OneSpan has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

OneSpan has Narrow Moat: OneSpan Inc has a discernible moat due to its valuable intellectual property and some customer switching costs. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a modest 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 OneSpan might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

OneSpan  (NAS:OSPN) 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

OneSpan Moat Score Related Terms

OSPN vs RPD, OWLS, AIOT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, OneSpan'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.

OneSpan Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
OneSpan (OSPN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 17, 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, OneSpan ranks #280 out of 2836 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is OneSpan's Moat Score too high?
OneSpan's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, OneSpan ranks #280 out of 2836 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OneSpan has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OneSpan's Moat Score compare to RPD and OWLS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, OneSpan ranks #280 out of 2836 companies for Moat Score. This places OneSpan in the top 10% 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. OneSpan's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OneSpan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OneSpan (OSPN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.82, compared to a current price of $15.51 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. OneSpan's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 OneSpan (OSPN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 17, 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 OneSpan (OSPN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OneSpan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.51 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.82. GuruFocus considers OneSpan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSPN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $15.51 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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

OneSpan Business Description

Other Exchanges VDY:Germany
Address 1 Marina Park Drive, Unit 1410, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
OneSpan Inc is a provider of information technology security solutions for banking and financial services and application security markets. The company build secure, seamless, and trusted digital experiences through two solution portfolios: Cybersecurity solutions engaged in protecting identities, securing mobile apps, and safeguarding access through high-assurance authentication, threat intelligence, fraud prevention, and robust mobile app protection, defending users, devices, and applications against sophisticated attacks, while Digital agreement solutions focuses on streamlining workflows with secure e-signatures, identity verification, and smart digital forms, built to enable speed, compliance and other customer experiences.
67GF Score

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