SURG (Surgepays) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


SURG Surgepays Inc SURG
31 GF Score
Price $0.41
GF Value $1.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Surgepays Moat Score?

Surgepays SURG -2.21% 31 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates SURG with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Telecommunication Services companies, Surgepays ranks better than 73.39% on this metric.

Surgepays has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Surgepays has No Moat: Surgepays Inc operates in a highly competitive market with minimal customer switching costs and limited intellectual property. The company lacks significant market leadership or durable cost advantages.

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 Surgepays might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Surgepays  (NAS:SURG) 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

Surgepays Moat Score Related Terms

SURG vs IQST, KTEL, HMMR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Surgepays'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.

Surgepays Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Surgepays (SURG) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 09, 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, Surgepays ranks #103 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Surgepays' Moat Score too high?
Surgepays' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Surgepays ranks #103 out of 387 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Surgepays has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Surgepays' Moat Score compare to IQST and KTEL?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Surgepays ranks #103 out of 387 companies for Moat Score. This puts Surgepays in the upper half of its industry. 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. Surgepays's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Surgepays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surgepays (SURG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.42, compared to a current price of $0.41 — trading 71.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Surgepays' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Surgepays (SURG), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 09, 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 Surgepays (SURG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surgepays stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.41 is trading 71.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.42. GuruFocus considers Surgepays to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SURG:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.42 vs. price of $0.41 (71.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Surgepays Business Description

Other Exchanges 9B90:Germany
Address 3124 Brother Boulevard, Suite 104, Bartlett, TN, USA, 38133
Surgepays Inc is a wireless and point of sale technology company focused on serving underserved and value-conscious consumers through a combination of retail distribution and digital acquisition channels. It provides mobile connectivity, financial technology services, and transaction processing solutions through an integrated platform that combines wireless services with point of sale software and retail distribution. It enables in-store and online activation of wireless services, prepaid top-ups, and financial transactions, allowing consumers to access essential services in both local and digital environments. Its segments are wireless services or MVNO Telecommunications, platform services or MVNE Enablement Platform (HERO), and wholesale enablement or Comprehensive Platform Services.
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