SCSC (ScanSource) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


SCSC ScanSource Inc SCSC
73 GF Score
Price $49.69
GF Value $43.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is ScanSource Moat Score?

ScanSource SCSC +1.06% 73 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCSC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, ScanSource ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

ScanSource has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

ScanSource has Narrow Moat: ScanSource Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong distribution network and economies of scale in the technology distribution sector. While it has a significant market presence, it lacks substantial customer switching costs and brand strength to elevate it to a wide moat.

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 ScanSource might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

ScanSource  (NAS:SCSC) 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

ScanSource Moat Score Related Terms

SCSC vs NLST, EACO, CLMB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ScanSource'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.

ScanSource Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
ScanSource (SCSC) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 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, ScanSource ranks #69 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is ScanSource's Moat Score too high?
ScanSource's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #69 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ScanSource has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ScanSource's Moat Score compare to NLST and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #69 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places ScanSource in the top 3% 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. ScanSource's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource (SCSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.61, compared to a current price of $49.69 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. ScanSource's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 ScanSource (SCSC), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 ScanSource (SCSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.69 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.61. GuruFocus considers ScanSource to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCSC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $43.61 vs. price of $49.69 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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

ScanSource Business Description

Other Exchanges SC3:Germany
Address 6 Logue Court, Greenville, SC, USA, 29615
ScanSource Inc provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. The firm's operations are organized in two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Technology Solutions segment. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment includes the company's business in mobility and barcode, POS, payments, security and networking technologies. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and Canada, and also has its presence in Brazil, and other countries.
73GF Score

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