SPT (Sprout Social) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


SPT Sprout Social Inc SPT
67 GF Score
Price $7.43
GF Value $36.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sprout Social Moat Score?

Sprout Social SPT +14.02% 67 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,848 Software companies, Sprout Social ranks better than 90.17% on this metric.

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

Sprout Social has Narrow Moat: Sprout Social Inc has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to network effects and customer switching costs in its social media management platform. While it has a growing user base, it lacks the scale and brand strength to achieve a stronger 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 Sprout Social might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Sprout Social  (NAS:SPT) 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

Sprout Social Moat Score Related Terms

SPT vs GLOO, BLND, OOMA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sprout Social'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.

Sprout Social Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Sprout Social (SPT) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Sprout Social ranks #280 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Sprout Social's Moat Score too high?
Sprout Social's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #280 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sprout Social has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprout Social's Moat Score compare to GLOO and BLND?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #280 out of 2848 companies for Moat Score. This places Sprout Social 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. Sprout Social'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 Sprout Social stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social (SPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.48, compared to a current price of $7.43 — trading 79.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Sprout Social's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sprout Social (SPT), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Sprout Social (SPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.43 is trading 79.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.48. GuruFocus considers Sprout Social to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SPT:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $36.48 vs. price of $7.43 (79.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Sprout Social Business Description

Other Exchanges SPJ:Germany
Address 131 South Dearborn Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Sprout Social Inc develops a cloud software that brings together social messaging, data and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. It has a centralized, secure and powerful platform that can scale horizontally across an organization to drive maximum business value. The firm generates majority revenue from software subscriptions. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, of which it derives maximum revenue from Americas.
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