Sunrise Communications AG (XSWX:SUNN) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


What is Sunrise Communications AG Moat Score?

Sunrise Communications AG XSWX:SUNN -2.54% Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Telecommunication Services companies, Sunrise Communications AG ranks better than 79.38% on this metric.

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

Sunrise Communications AG has Narrow Moat: Sunrise Communications has a discernible but modest moat with a strong brand in Switzerland and regulatory barriers. However, competitive pressures and limited pricing power restrict its moat to narrow.

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 Sunrise Communications AG might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Sunrise Communications AG  (XSWX:SUNN) 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

Sunrise Communications AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:SUNN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Sunrise Communications AG'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.

Sunrise Communications AG Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sunrise Communications AG's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Sunrise Communications AG (XSWX:SUNN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Sunrise Communications AG ranks #80 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Sunrise Communications AG's Moat Score too high?
Sunrise Communications AG's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Sunrise Communications AG ranks #80 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Sunrise Communications AG's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Sunrise Communications AG ranks #80 out of 388 companies for Moat Score. This places Sunrise Communications AG 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. Sunrise Communications AG'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 Sunrise Communications AG stock overvalued right now?
Sunrise Communications AG (XSWX:SUNN) has a current Moat Score of 4. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Sunrise Communications AG (XSWX:SUNN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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.

Sunrise Communications AG Business Description

Other Exchanges SUNNz:UK9301:Germany
Address Thurgauerstrasse 101b, Glattpark (Opfikon), Zurich, CHE, 8152
Sunrise Communications AG is a telecommunications company providing landline, broadband, TV, fixed-line, and mobile services, along with integrated ICT solutions for connectivity, security, and IoT. The company operates through three reportable segments: Residential Customers, which provides fixed-line and mobile services and handset sales with a focus on bundled offers in fixed Internet, mobile, and IPTV; Business Customers and Wholesale, which delivers fixed-line and mobile communications, Internet and data services, integration services, and wholesale voice, data, Internet, and infrastructure services; and Infrastructure and Support Functions, which include network, IT, operations, and staff functions.