NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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STU:NSZ NetScout Systems Inc STU:NSZ
65 GF Score
Price €32.93
GF Value €20.42
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What is NetScout Systems Moat Score?

NetScout Systems STU:NSZ +1.32% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:NSZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.42. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,833 Software companies, NetScout Systems ranks better than 90.08% on this metric.

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

NetScout Systems has Narrow Moat: NTCT has a discernible moat due to its specialized network monitoring solutions and some customer switching costs. However, it faces competition from larger tech firms and lacks a strong brand or significant scale.

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 NetScout Systems might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

NetScout Systems  (STU:NSZ) 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

NetScout Systems Moat Score Related Terms

STU:NSZ vs EEFT, TDC, STNE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, NetScout Systems'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.

NetScout Systems Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


STU:NSZ
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 23, 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, NetScout Systems ranks #281 out of 2833 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is NetScout Systems' Moat Score too high?
NetScout Systems' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #281 out of 2833 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NetScout Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetScout Systems' Moat Score compare to EEFT and TDC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #281 out of 2833 companies for Moat Score. This places NetScout Systems in the top 10% 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. NetScout Systems'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 NetScout Systems stock overvalued right now?
NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.42, compared to a current price of €32.93 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. NetScout Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 23, 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 NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €32.93 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.42.

Key valuation signals for STU:NSZ:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €20.42 vs. price of €32.93 (61.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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

NetScout Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges NTCT:USANSZ:Germany
Address 310 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886-4105
NetScout Systems Inc is engaged in providing enterprise network observability, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), protection solutions. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.
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