Spire Global (STU:EL9) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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STU:EL9 Spire Global Inc STU:EL9
59 GF Score
Price €12.80
GF Value €3.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Spire Global Moat Score?

Spire Global STU:EL9 -4.69% 59 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:EL9 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Spire Global ranks better than 92.5% on this metric.

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

Spire Global has Narrow Moat: Spire Global has a modest moat due to its specialized satellite data services, which create some customer switching costs and a niche market position. However, the market is competitive, and the company lacks significant brand strength or regulatory barriers to ensure 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 Spire Global might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Spire Global  (STU:EL9) 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

Spire Global Moat Score Related Terms

STU:EL9 vs CASS, QUAD, TRNS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Spire Global'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.

Spire Global Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Spire Global's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Spire Global (STU:EL9) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 14, 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, Spire Global ranks #82 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Spire Global's Moat Score too high?
Spire Global's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Spire Global ranks #82 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spire Global has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spire Global's Moat Score compare to CASS and QUAD?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Spire Global ranks #82 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Spire Global in the top 8% 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 Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services 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. Spire Global'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 Spire Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire Global (STU:EL9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €12.80 — trading 239.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Spire Global's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Spire Global (STU:EL9), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 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 Spire Global (STU:EL9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire Global stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.80 is trading 239.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77. GuruFocus considers Spire Global to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EL9:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €12.80 (239.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EL9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Spire Global Business Description

Other Exchanges SPIR:USA
Address 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1225, Vienna, VA, USA, 22182
Spire Global Inc provides space-based data, analytics, and space services, offering datasets and insights about Earth to support decision-making. It builds, owns, and operates a constellation of nanosatellites that observe the Earth in real time using radio frequency (RF) technology. Additionally, it offers Space Services solutions that allow customers to deploy and scale their own satellite constellations using its platform, ground station network, manufacturing facilities, and launch partnerships. The company derives revenue from providing data, insights and access to its cloud-based technology platform sold on a subscription basis.
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