Sify Technologies (STU:IWY) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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STU:IWY Sify Technologies Ltd STU:IWY
59 GF Score
Price €12.70
GF Value €4.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sify Technologies Moat Score?

Sify Technologies STU:IWY +4.10% 59 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:IWY with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 386 Telecommunication Services companies, Sify Technologies ranks better than 79.27% on this metric.

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

Sify Technologies has Narrow Moat: Sify Technologies has a modest moat due to its network infrastructure in India, providing some customer switching costs. However, intense competition and limited brand strength constrain its moat to a discernible but modest level.

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 Sify Technologies might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Sify Technologies  (STU:IWY) 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

Sify Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

STU:IWY vs SHEN, GLIBA, LILA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Sify Technologies'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.

Sify Technologies Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Sify Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Sify Technologies (STU:IWY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 22, 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, Sify Technologies ranks #80 out of 386 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Sify Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Sify Technologies' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Sify Technologies ranks #80 out of 386 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sify Technologies has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sify Technologies' Moat Score compare to SHEN and GLIBA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Sify Technologies ranks #80 out of 386 companies for Moat Score. This places Sify Technologies in the top 21% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication 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. Sify Technologies'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 Sify Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sify Technologies (STU:IWY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.27, compared to a current price of €12.70 — trading 197.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Sify Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Sify Technologies (STU:IWY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 22, 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 Sify Technologies (STU:IWY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sify Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.70 is trading 197.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.27. GuruFocus considers Sify Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:IWY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €4.27 vs. price of €12.70 (197.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Sify Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges SIFY:USA
Address 4, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Tidel Park, 2nd Floor, Taramani, Chennai, TN, IND, 600113
Sify Technologies Ltd is a provider of corporate network services in India. It offers converged Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions comprising Network- Connectivity services, Data Center services and Digital Services which include Cloud and Managed services, Applications Integration services and Technology Integration services. The company operates in three segments; Network Connectivity services which consists of domestic data, international data, wholesale voice. Data Center Services which consists of co-location services, cross connects and other allied managed services. Digital Services which consists of Cloud and Managed Services, Network Managed Services, Applications Integration Services, Technology Integration Services. Key revenue is from Network.
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