ATRA (Atara Biotherapeutics) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


ATRA Atara Biotherapeutics Inc ATRA
29 GF Score
Price $10.45
GF Value $1.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Atara Biotherapeutics Moat Score?

Atara Biotherapeutics ATRA +3.65% 29 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATRA with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,402 Biotechnology companies, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks better than 88.8% on this metric.

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

Atara Biotherapeutics has Narrow Moat: Atara Biotherapeutics Inc has valuable intellectual property and patents in the biopharmaceutical sector. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty. Its moat is discernible but modest, primarily due to its R&D capabilities and patent portfolio.

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 Atara Biotherapeutics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Atara Biotherapeutics  (NAS:ATRA) 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

Atara Biotherapeutics Moat Score Related Terms

ATRA vs ANIX, BMEA, PMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Atara Biotherapeutics'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.

Atara Biotherapeutics Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #157 out of 1402 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics' Moat Score too high?
Atara Biotherapeutics' current Moat Score is 4. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Atara Biotherapeutics' value of 4 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #157 out of 1402 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atara Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atara Biotherapeutics' Moat Score compare to ANIX and BMEA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #157 out of 1402 companies for Moat Score. This places Atara Biotherapeutics in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Atara Biotherapeutics' value of 4 is 100% 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 1,402 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. Atara Biotherapeutics's current Moat Score of 4 is 100% 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. Atara Biotherapeutics'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 Atara Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.56, compared to a current price of $10.45 — trading 569.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 100% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Atara Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.45 is trading 569.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.56. GuruFocus considers Atara Biotherapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATRA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.56 vs. price of $10.45 (569.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Biotechnology median (#157 of 1402)

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

Atara Biotherapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges 0HIY:UKAT20:Germany
Address 1280 Rancho Conejo Boulevard, Suite 200, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, 91320
Atara Biotherapeutics Inc operates in the United States healthcare sector. It focuses on developing transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases, including solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases. It operates and manages business as one operating and reportable segment which is the business of developing therapeutics. The company's product candidates comprise Tab-cel, ATA3431, and ATA3219.
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