UTStarcom Holdings (STU:UT5) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


STU:UT5 UTStarcom Holdings Corp STU:UT5
60 GF Score
Price €1.91
GF Value €1.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is UTStarcom Holdings Moat Score?

UTStarcom Holdings STU:UT5 +1.06% 60 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:UT5 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,466 Hardware companies, UTStarcom Holdings ranks better than 88.81% on this metric.

UTStarcom Holdings has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

UTStarcom Holdings has No Moat: UTStarcom Holdings Corp lacks significant market leadership or durable cost advantages. It does not possess strong brand strength or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position with low customer switching costs.

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 UTStarcom Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

UTStarcom Holdings  (STU:UT5) 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

UTStarcom Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

STU:UT5 vs FKWL, BOSC, CMBMF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, UTStarcom 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.

UTStarcom Holdings Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, UTStarcom Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
UTStarcom Holdings (STU:UT5) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 05, 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, UTStarcom Holdings ranks #276 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is UTStarcom Holdings' Moat Score too high?
UTStarcom Holdings' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, UTStarcom Holdings ranks #276 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UTStarcom Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UTStarcom Holdings' Moat Score compare to FKWL and BOSC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, UTStarcom Holdings ranks #276 out of 2466 companies for Moat Score. This places UTStarcom Holdings in the top 11% 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. UTStarcom Holdings's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UTStarcom Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UTStarcom Holdings (STU:UT5) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.56, compared to a current price of €1.91 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. UTStarcom Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 UTStarcom Holdings (STU:UT5), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 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 UTStarcom Holdings (STU:UT5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UTStarcom Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.91 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.56. GuruFocus considers UTStarcom Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:UT5:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €1.56 vs. price of €1.91 (22.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UT5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

UTStarcom Holdings Business Description

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Address 368 Liuhe Road, 4th Floor, South Wing, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, CHN, 310052
UTStarcom Holdings Corp is engaged in providing telecommunication and networking products, solutions and services, focusing on optical networking, carrier-class packet optical, network synchronization, broadband products and a Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform optimized for AI networking infrastructure, mobile backhaul, metro aggregation, broadband access and value-added services. The Company operates through two segments: Equipment, which includes the sale of network infrastructure and application products such as broadband and wireless infrastructure technologies, and Services, which generates maximum revenue and provides support and operational services for equipment products. The Company generates maximum revenue from Japan.
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