SPHR (Sphere Entertainment Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


SPHR Sphere Entertainment Co SPHR
58 GF Score
Price $169.85
GF Value $66.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sphere Entertainment Co Moat Score?

Sphere Entertainment Co SPHR +5.27% 58 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPHR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Sphere Entertainment Co ranks better than 96.45% on this metric.

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

Sphere Entertainment Co has Narrow Moat: Sphere Entertainment has a solid narrow moat due to its unique entertainment offerings and brand strength. However, the entertainment industry's competitive nature and low switching costs prevent it from achieving 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 Sphere Entertainment Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sphere Entertainment Co  (NYSE:SPHR) 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

Sphere Entertainment Co Moat Score Related Terms

SPHR vs VSNT, LION, MANU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Sphere Entertainment Co'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.

Sphere Entertainment Co Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sphere Entertainment Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sphere Entertainment Co'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?
Sphere Entertainment Co (SPHR) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 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, Sphere Entertainment Co ranks #37 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Sphere Entertainment Co's Moat Score too high?
Sphere Entertainment Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sphere Entertainment Co ranks #37 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sphere Entertainment Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sphere Entertainment Co's Moat Score compare to VSNT and LION?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sphere Entertainment Co ranks #37 out of 1042 companies for Moat Score. This places Sphere Entertainment Co in the top 4% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Sphere Entertainment Co'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 Sphere Entertainment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sphere Entertainment Co (SPHR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.63, compared to a current price of $169.85 — trading 154.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Sphere Entertainment Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Sphere Entertainment Co (SPHR), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 Sphere Entertainment Co (SPHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sphere Entertainment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $169.85 is trading 154.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.63. GuruFocus considers Sphere Entertainment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SPHR:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $66.63 vs. price of $169.85 (154.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Sphere Entertainment Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MQ2:Germany
Address Two Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10121
Sphere Entertainment Co is a live entertainment and media company. The firm creates, writes, casts, produces, and tours shows and events. The group has two reportable segments: Sphere and MSG Networks. Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium, and MSG Networks operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, as well as a direct-to-consumer (DTC) and authenticated streaming product.
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