APYX (Apyx Medical) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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APYX Apyx Medical Corp APYX
72 GF Score
Price $3.06
GF Value $2.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Apyx Medical Moat Score?

Apyx Medical APYX +0.99% 72 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates APYX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Apyx Medical ranks better than 91.14% on this metric.

Apyx Medical has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Apyx Medical has Narrow Moat: APYX has a solid narrow moat with valuable intellectual property and some customer loyalty in the medical field. However, it lacks significant market leadership and strong 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 Apyx Medical might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Apyx Medical  (NAS:APYX) 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

Apyx Medical Moat Score Related Terms

APYX vs INGN, QSI, QTRX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Apyx Medical'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.

Apyx Medical Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Apyx Medical's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Apyx Medical (APYX) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 18, 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, Apyx Medical ranks #74 out of 835 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Apyx Medical's Moat Score too high?
Apyx Medical's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Apyx Medical ranks #74 out of 835 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Apyx Medical has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apyx Medical's Moat Score compare to INGN and QSI?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Apyx Medical ranks #74 out of 835 companies for Moat Score. This places Apyx Medical in the top 9% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Apyx Medical's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apyx Medical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apyx Medical (APYX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.21, compared to a current price of $3.06 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Apyx Medical's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Apyx Medical (APYX), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 18, 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 Apyx Medical (APYX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apyx Medical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.06 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.21. GuruFocus considers Apyx Medical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APYX:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $2.21 vs. price of $3.06 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Apyx Medical Business Description

Other Exchanges BOV:Germany
Address 5115 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL, USA, 33760
Apyx Medical Corp is an energy technology medical device company. It specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a range of cosmetic and surgical products and technologies, as well as related medical products used in doctor's offices, surgery centers, and hospitals. Its product offerings comprise Renuvion cosmetic technology, which offers plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and cosmetic physicians the ability to provide controlled heat to the tissue to achieve desired results. The J-Plasma system allows surgeons to operate with a high level of precision and virtually eliminates unintended tissue trauma. It operates in two segments namely: Surgical Aesthetics and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM). Its Surgical Aesthetics segment derives the majority of its revenue.
72GF Score

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