Telefonica Brasil (STU:TSPA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


STU:TSPA Telefonica Brasil SA STU:TSPA
80 GF Score
Price €11.70
GF Value €10.68
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Telefonica Brasil Moat Score?

Telefonica Brasil STU:TSPA +1.74% 80 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:TSPA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.68. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Telecommunication Services companies, Telefonica Brasil ranks better than 95.35% on this metric.

Telefonica Brasil has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Telefonica Brasil has Narrow Moat: Telefonica Brasil has a strong narrow moat due to its significant market share in Brazil, benefiting from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. The company also enjoys brand strength and customer loyalty in the region. However, competitive pressures and regulatory challenges prevent it from achieving a wide moat status.

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 Telefonica Brasil might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Telefonica Brasil  (STU:TSPA) 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

Telefonica Brasil Moat Score Related Terms

STU:TSPA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telefonica Brasil'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.

Telefonica Brasil Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Telefonica Brasil (STU:TSPA) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 07, 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, Telefonica Brasil ranks #18 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Telefonica Brasil's Moat Score too high?
Telefonica Brasil's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Telefonica Brasil ranks #18 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telefonica Brasil has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica Brasil's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telefonica Brasil ranks #18 out of 387 companies for Moat Score. This places Telefonica Brasil in the top 5% 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. Telefonica Brasil's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica Brasil stock overvalued right now?
Telefonica Brasil (STU:TSPA) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.68, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Telefonica Brasil's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Telefonica Brasil (STU:TSPA), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 07, 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 Telefonica Brasil (STU:TSPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Brasil stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.68.

Key valuation signals for STU:TSPA:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €10.68 vs. price of €11.70 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Telefonica Brasil Business Description

Address Avenida Engenheiro Luis Carlos Berrini, 1376, 32nd Floor, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04571-936
Telefonica Brasil, known as Vivo, is the largest wireless carrier in Brazil with 103 million customers, which is equal to about 38% market share. The firm is strongest in the postpaid business, where it has 72 million customers, or about 40% share of this market. Wireless services and equipment contribute about 70% of total revenue. Vivo is the incumbent fixed-line telephone operator in Sao Paulo state and also owns an extensive fiber network across the country. The firm provides internet access to 8 million households on this network. The firm also sells pay-TV and phone services to its fixed-line customers. Finally, corporate data and IT services, including cloud computing support, contribute about 10% of total revenue.
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