ATEC (Alphatec Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


ATEC Alphatec Holdings Inc ATEC
66 GF Score
Price $9.32
GF Value $15.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Alphatec Holdings Moat Score?

Alphatec Holdings ATEC +5.38% 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATEC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Alphatec Holdings ranks better than 91.13% on this metric.

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

Alphatec Holdings has Narrow Moat: Alphatec Holdings Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its innovative R&D capabilities and some proprietary technology in the medical device sector. However, it faces significant competition and lacks the regulatory barriers or brand strength to achieve a wide moat.

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 Alphatec Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Alphatec Holdings  (NAS:ATEC) 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

Alphatec Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

ATEC vs BFLY, INSP, TNDM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Alphatec 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.

Alphatec Holdings Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Alphatec Holdings ranks #75 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Alphatec Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Alphatec Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Alphatec Holdings ranks #75 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alphatec Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphatec Holdings' Moat Score compare to BFLY and INSP?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Alphatec Holdings ranks #75 out of 846 companies for Moat Score. This places Alphatec Holdings 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. Alphatec Holdings'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 Alphatec Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.29, compared to a current price of $9.32 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Alphatec Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Alphatec Holdings (ATEC), the current Moat Score is 5 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.

Is Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphatec Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.32 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.29. GuruFocus considers Alphatec Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ATEC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $15.29 vs. price of $9.32 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Alphatec Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges L1Z1:Germany
Address 1950 Camino Vida Roble, Carlsbad, CA, USA, 92008
Alphatec Holdings Inc is a medical technology company focused on the designing, development, and advancement of products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders associated with disease and degeneration, congenital deformities, and trauma. The company's spine approach technologies include Posterior Cervical Fusion, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, Lateral Interbody Fusion, and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion among others. Its procedural offerings are designed to address the underlying causes of spinal pathology by advancing the three fundamental objectives of spine surgery: (1) decompression of neural elements, (2) stabilization of spinal segments, and (3) restoration and maintenance of proper spinal alignment.
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