Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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STU:H221 Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc STU:H221
76 GF Score
Price €72.50
GF Value €92.68
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What is Spectrum Brands Holdings Moat Score?

Spectrum Brands Holdings STU:H221 -1.36% 76 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:H221 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.68. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

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

Spectrum Brands Holdings has Narrow Moat: Spectrum Brands has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand portfolio and economies of scale. It enjoys moderate pricing power and customer loyalty, but faces competition and lacks significant network effects or exclusive licenses.

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 Spectrum Brands Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Spectrum Brands Holdings  (STU:H221) 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

Spectrum Brands Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

STU:H221 vs COTY, NWL, EPC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Spectrum Brands Holdings'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.

Spectrum Brands Holdings Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Spectrum Brands Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spectrum Brands Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


STU:H221
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 16, 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, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Spectrum Brands Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Spectrum Brands Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spectrum Brands Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectrum Brands Holdings' Moat Score compare to COTY and NWL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Spectrum Brands Holdings in the top 4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Spectrum Brands Holdings'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 Spectrum Brands Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.68, compared to a current price of €72.50 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Spectrum Brands Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 16, 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings (STU:H221) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectrum Brands Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €72.50 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €92.68.

Key valuation signals for STU:H221:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €92.68 vs. price of €72.50 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:H221 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Spectrum Brands Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SPB:USAH221:Germany
Address 3001 Deming Way, Middleton, WI, USA, 53562
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc is consumer products and home essentials company. The company is a supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, grooming products and personal care products. The company manages the businesses in product-focused segments; Home and Personal Care, global Pet Care, and Home and Garden. The Company manufactures, markets and distributes its products globally in the North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
76GF Score

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