CDIO (Cardio Diagnostics Holdings) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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CDIO Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc CDIO
49 GF Score
Price $1.57
GF Value $2.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Moat Score?

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings CDIO +0.15% 49 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CDIO with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,394 Biotechnology companies, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks better than 58.32% on this metric.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has No Moat: Cardio Diagnostics operates in a competitive healthcare diagnostics market with limited intellectual property and brand strength. It lacks significant customer switching costs or regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings  (NAS:CDIO) 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

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

CDIO vs ERNA, LABT, JAGX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cardio Diagnostics 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.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 30, 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, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #581 out of 1394 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' current Moat Score is 2. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' value of 2 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #581 out of 1394 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Moat Score compare to ERNA and LABT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #581 out of 1394 companies for Moat Score. This puts Cardio Diagnostics Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' value of 2 is 0% at 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 1,394 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. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's current Moat Score of 2 is 0% at 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. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 0% at the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 30, 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77. GuruFocus considers Cardio Diagnostics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDIO:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $1.57 (43.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Biotechnology median (#581 of 1394)

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

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Business Description

Address 311 West Superior Street, Suite 444, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing epigenetics-based clinical tests for cardiovascular diseases and associated comorbidities by leveraging its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Multi-Omics Engine. The company has developed two clinical products: Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD, epigenetics-based clinical blood tests capable of assessing risk for a coronary heart disease (CHD) event, including heart attacks. Additionally, its portfolio includes HeartRisk, a cardiovascular disease risk intelligence platform, and CardioInnovate360, a research-use-only solution launched to support the discovery, development, and validation of novel biopharmaceuticals for the assessment and management of cardiovascular diseases.
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