BLFS (BioLife Solutions) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


BLFS BioLife Solutions Inc BLFS
72 GF Score
Price $28.64
GF Value $28.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BioLife Solutions Moat Score?

BioLife Solutions BLFS +4.25% 72 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BLFS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, BioLife Solutions ranks better than 83.22% on this metric.

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

BioLife Solutions has Narrow Moat: BioLife Solutions has a discernible moat due to its proprietary technology in biopreservation media. However, the market is competitive, and while it has some customer loyalty, it lacks significant network effects or regulatory barriers to ensure a stronger 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 BioLife Solutions might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

BioLife Solutions  (NAS:BLFS) 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

BioLife Solutions Moat Score Related Terms

BLFS vs KMTS, AZTA, ATRC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, BioLife Solutions'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.

BioLife Solutions Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where BioLife Solutions's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
BioLife Solutions (BLFS) has a Moat Score of 4 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, BioLife Solutions ranks #142 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is BioLife Solutions' Moat Score too high?
BioLife Solutions' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, BioLife Solutions ranks #142 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BioLife Solutions has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioLife Solutions' Moat Score compare to KMTS and AZTA?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, BioLife Solutions ranks #142 out of 846 companies for Moat Score. This places BioLife Solutions in the top 17% 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. BioLife Solutions'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 BioLife Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioLife Solutions (BLFS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.57, compared to a current price of $28.64 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. BioLife Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 BioLife Solutions (BLFS), the current Moat Score is 4 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 BioLife Solutions (BLFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioLife Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.64 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.57. GuruFocus considers BioLife Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BLFS:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $28.57 vs. price of $28.64 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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

BioLife Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BJX1:Germany
Address 3303 Monte Villa Parkway, Suite 310, Bothell, WA, USA, 98021
BioLife Solutions Inc is a life sciences company that develops, manufactures, and markets bioproduction products and services that are designed to improve quality and de-risk biologic manufacturing, distribution, and transportation in the cell and gene therapy ("CGT") industry. The company provides solutions such as Cell Processing, Cold Chain, and Thawing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Cell Processing through the biopreservation product "CryoStor". Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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