Arqit Quantum (STU:3D6) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


STU:3D6 Arqit Quantum Inc STU:3D6
27 GF Score
Price €17.25
GF Value €9.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arqit Quantum Moat Score?

Arqit Quantum STU:3D6 -10.09% 27 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:3D6 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,835 Software companies, Arqit Quantum ranks better than 84.62% on this metric.

Arqit Quantum has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Arqit Quantum has No Moat: Arqit Quantum has very weak competitive advantages. While it may possess some valuable intellectual property, it lacks market leadership, strong brand strength, and significant customer switching costs. The tech industry is competitive, and Arqit does not have a durable cost advantage or regulatory barriers.

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 Arqit Quantum might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Arqit Quantum  (STU:3D6) 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

Arqit Quantum Moat Score Related Terms

STU:3D6 vs IIIV, IMXI, CINT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Arqit Quantum'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.

Arqit Quantum Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Arqit Quantum (STU:3D6) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 08, 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, Arqit Quantum ranks #436 out of 2835 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Arqit Quantum's Moat Score too high?
Arqit Quantum's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Arqit Quantum ranks #436 out of 2835 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arqit Quantum has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arqit Quantum's Moat Score compare to IIIV and IMXI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Arqit Quantum ranks #436 out of 2835 companies for Moat Score. This places Arqit Quantum in the top 15% 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. Arqit Quantum's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arqit Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arqit Quantum (STU:3D6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.91, compared to a current price of €17.25 — trading 74.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Arqit Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Arqit Quantum (STU:3D6), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 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 Arqit Quantum (STU:3D6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arqit Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €17.25 is trading 74.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.91. GuruFocus considers Arqit Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:3D6:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €9.91 vs. price of €17.25 (74.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3D6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arqit Quantum Business Description

Other Exchanges ARQQ:USA
Address 3 Orchard Place, London, GBR, SW1H 0BF
Arqit Quantum Inc is a cybersecurity company that has pioneered a symmetric key agreement technology that makes the communications links of any networked device or data at rest secure against current and future forms of cyber attack - even an attack from a quantum computer. The company delivers its symmetric key agreement technology via its product SKA-Platform. The firm operates in one segment, that is, the provision of cybersecurity services. The company operates and generates its revenue from UK.
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