ALDX (Aldeyra Therapeutics) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Aldeyra Therapeutics Moat Score?

Aldeyra Therapeutics ALDX +1.95% 29 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALDX with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,404 Biotechnology companies, Aldeyra Therapeutics ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.

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

Aldeyra Therapeutics has No Moat: Aldeyra Therapeutics lacks significant market leadership or customer switching costs. While it may have some intellectual property, it does not possess strong brand strength or durable cost advantages. The company operates in a competitive biotech space with limited regulatory barriers or pricing power.

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 Aldeyra Therapeutics might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aldeyra Therapeutics  (NAS:ALDX) 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

Aldeyra Therapeutics Moat Score Related Terms

ALDX vs CGTX, RANI, PEPG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Aldeyra Therapeutics'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.

Aldeyra Therapeutics Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Aldeyra Therapeutics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 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, Aldeyra Therapeutics ranks #344 out of 1404 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Aldeyra Therapeutics' Moat Score too high?
Aldeyra Therapeutics' current Moat Score is 3. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Aldeyra Therapeutics' value of 3 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aldeyra Therapeutics ranks #344 out of 1404 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aldeyra Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aldeyra Therapeutics' Moat Score compare to CGTX and RANI?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Aldeyra Therapeutics ranks #344 out of 1404 companies for Moat Score. This places Aldeyra Therapeutics in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Aldeyra Therapeutics' value of 3 is 50% above this benchmark. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Moat Score among Biotechnology companies is 2.00, based on 1,404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aldeyra Therapeutics's current Moat Score of 3 is 50% above the industry median. 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. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Moat Score is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aldeyra Therapeutics'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 Aldeyra Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 50% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Aldeyra Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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.

Aldeyra Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges 137:Germany
Address 131 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 320, Lexington, MA, USA, 02421
Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company engaged in developing and commercializing next-generation medicines to improve the lives of patients with immune-mediated and metabolic diseases. The company's product candidate, Reproxalap, is a treatment in late-stage development for dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis. In addition, it also has additional product candidates in development for proliferative vitreoretinopathy, primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, and other retinal diseases, autoimmune disease, and cancer. Company products includes ADX248, ADX743, ADX631, ADX246, ADX629, ADX2191.
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