SPRU (Spruce Power Holding) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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SPRU Spruce Power Holding Corp SPRU
42 GF Score
Price $1.95
GF Value $4.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Spruce Power Holding Moat Score?

Spruce Power Holding SPRU 42 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPRU with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Semiconductors companies, Spruce Power Holding ranks better than 89.27% on this metric.

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

Spruce Power Holding has Narrow Moat: Spruce Power Holding Corp has a discernible but modest moat due to its focus on renewable energy solutions and some valuable intellectual property. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, and durable cost advantages, limiting its competitive edge.

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 Spruce Power Holding might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Spruce Power Holding  (NYSE:SPRU) 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

Spruce Power Holding Moat Score Related Terms

SPRU vs FTCI, ASTI, BEEM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Spruce Power Holding'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.

Spruce Power Holding Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Spruce Power Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spruce Power Holding's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Spruce Power Holding (SPRU) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 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, Spruce Power Holding ranks #107 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Spruce Power Holding's Moat Score too high?
Spruce Power Holding's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Spruce Power Holding ranks #107 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spruce Power Holding has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spruce Power Holding's Moat Score compare to FTCI and ASTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Spruce Power Holding ranks #107 out of 997 companies for Moat Score. This places Spruce Power Holding in the top 11% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. Spruce Power Holding'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 Spruce Power Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spruce Power Holding (SPRU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.91, compared to a current price of $1.95 — trading 60.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Spruce Power Holding's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Spruce Power Holding (SPRU), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 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 Spruce Power Holding (SPRU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spruce Power Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.95 is trading 60.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.91. GuruFocus considers Spruce Power Holding to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SPRU:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $4.91 vs. price of $1.95 (60.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Spruce Power Holding Business Description

Address 820 Gessner Road, Suite 500, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
Spruce Power Holding Corp is an owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States (the U.S.), offering subscription-based services to home solar assets and customer contracts, making renewable energy more accessible to everyone. The Company's customers are homeowners and the Company's core solar service offerings generate revenues through, the sale of electricity generated by its home solar energy systems to homeowners, third-party contracts to sell solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) generated by the solar energy systems for fixed prices and the servicing of those agreements for other institutional owners of home solar energy systems.
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