SDCH (SideChannel) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


SDCH SideChannel Inc SDCH
56 GF Score
Price $1.88
GF Value $2.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is SideChannel Moat Score?

SideChannel SDCH -1.51% 56 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SDCH with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,843 Software companies, SideChannel ranks better than 74.85% on this metric.

SideChannel has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SideChannel has No Moat: SideChannel Inc lacks significant market share, network effects, and customer loyalty. The company does not possess strong brand strength or regulatory barriers, resulting in very 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 SideChannel might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SideChannel  (OTCPK:SDCH) 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

SideChannel Moat Score Related Terms

SDCH vs SONM, CSAI, DTSS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, SideChannel'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.

SideChannel Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
SideChannel (SDCH) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 01, 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, SideChannel ranks #715 out of 2843 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is SideChannel's Moat Score too high?
SideChannel's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, SideChannel ranks #715 out of 2843 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SideChannel has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SideChannel's Moat Score compare to SONM and CSAI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SideChannel ranks #715 out of 2843 companies for Moat Score. This puts SideChannel 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 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. SideChannel's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SideChannel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SideChannel (SDCH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.11, compared to a current price of $1.88 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. SideChannel's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 SideChannel (SDCH), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 01, 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 SideChannel (SDCH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SideChannel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.88 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.11. GuruFocus considers SideChannel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SDCH:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $2.11 vs. price of $1.88 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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

SideChannel Business Description

Address 146 Main Street, Suite 405, Worcester, MA, USA, 01608
SideChannel Inc is a cybersecurity advisory services and software company. It provides tech-enabled services, including virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services, zero trust solutions, third-party risk management, due diligence, privacy, threat intelligence, and managed endpoint security solutions to various organizations. Enclave, the company's SaaS platform, streamlines critical cybersecurity tasks such as asset inventory and micro-segmentation, enabling IT professionals to efficiently segment networks, assign staff, and manage traffic. The company generates revenue from two categories of services offered: vCISO Services, which derive maximum revenue, and Cybersecurity Software and Services.
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