SPWR (SunPower) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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SPWR SunPower Inc SPWR
53 GF Score
Price $0.30
GF Value $2.02
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is SunPower Moat Score?

SunPower SPWR +17.42% 53 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPWR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Semiconductors companies, SunPower ranks better than 93.37% on this metric.

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

SunPower has Narrow Moat: SunPower Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its proprietary solar technology and brand strength in the renewable energy sector. However, it faces competitive pressures and lacks the scale or regulatory barriers to elevate it to a wide moat status.

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 SunPower might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

SunPower  (NAS:SPWR) 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

SunPower Moat Score Related Terms

SPWR vs PN, HYSR, FTCI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, SunPower'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.

SunPower Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where SunPower'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?
SunPower (SPWR) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 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, SunPower ranks #66 out of 996 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is SunPower's Moat Score too high?
SunPower's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, SunPower ranks #66 out of 996 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SunPower has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunPower's Moat Score compare to PN and HYSR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SunPower ranks #66 out of 996 companies for Moat Score. This places SunPower in the top 7% 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. SunPower'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 SunPower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunPower (SPWR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.02, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 85% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. SunPower's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 SunPower (SPWR), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 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 SunPower (SPWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunPower stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 85% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.02. GuruFocus considers SunPower to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SPWR:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $2.02 vs. price of $0.30 (85% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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

SunPower Business Description

Address 1403 North Research Way, Orem, UT, USA, 84097
SunPower Inc is a solar technology and energy services provider, specializing in residential solar solutions, battery storage, and home energy management. Company has three segments namely, Residential Solar Installation, this segment performs solar system, storage and battery installations for residential homeowners. New Homes Business-This segment performs solar system installations for new home builders and Dealer -This segment provides a third-party solar energy sales force to initiate and execute contracts with customers throughout the United States. Company generates key revenue from the Residential Solar Installation segment.
53GF Score

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