SEALSQ (STU:8OE) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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STU:8OE SEALSQ Corp STU:8OE
24 GF Score
Price €2.24
GF Value €0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SEALSQ Moat Score?

SEALSQ STU:8OE -0.88% 24 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8OE with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, SEALSQ ranks better than 83.47% on this metric.

SEALSQ has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SEALSQ has No Moat: SEALSQ Corp operates in a highly competitive sector with minimal market leadership or customer loyalty. The company lacks valuable intellectual property, significant network effects, or durable cost advantages. Its competitive position is weak, with no significant regulatory barriers or pricing power.

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 SEALSQ might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SEALSQ  (STU:8OE) 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

SEALSQ Moat Score Related Terms

STU:8OE vs INDI, MRAM, NVEC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SEALSQ'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.

SEALSQ Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
SEALSQ (STU:8OE) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 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, SEALSQ ranks #165 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is SEALSQ's Moat Score too high?
SEALSQ's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, SEALSQ ranks #165 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SEALSQ has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEALSQ's Moat Score compare to INDI and MRAM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SEALSQ ranks #165 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places SEALSQ in the top 17% 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. SEALSQ's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEALSQ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ (STU:8OE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.29, compared to a current price of €2.24 — trading 672.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. SEALSQ's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 SEALSQ (STU:8OE), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 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 SEALSQ (STU:8OE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.24 is trading 672.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.29. GuruFocus considers SEALSQ to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:8OE:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €0.29 vs. price of €2.24 (672.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8OE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SEALSQ Business Description

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Address Avenue Louis-Casai 58, Cointrin, CHE, 1216
SEALSQ Corp develops certified secure microcontrollers and implements post-quantum cryptography. The company develops solutions including post-quantum microchips and devices that can be used in a variety of applications, from multi-factor authentication, home automation, and IT network infrastructure to automotive, industrial automation, and control systems. The company's vaultIC range offers a set of ready-to-use secure elements designed to implement embedded security for any kind of device with fast time-to-market and high flexibility. The company's products include VaultIC155, VaultIV18x, VaultIC292, and VaultIC40x. The company generates a majority of its revenue from North America, while it also has its presence in Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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