CLDX (Celldex Therapeutics) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


CLDX Celldex Therapeutics Inc CLDX
57 GF Score
Price $35.23
GF Value $6.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Celldex Therapeutics Moat Score?

Celldex Therapeutics CLDX +3.43% 57 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLDX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,404 Biotechnology companies, Celldex Therapeutics ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.

Celldex Therapeutics has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Celldex Therapeutics has No Moat: Celldex has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs. While it may have some valuable intellectual property, it does not possess strong brand strength or durable cost advantages. The company faces significant competition and lacks regulatory barriers or a superior distribution network.

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 Celldex Therapeutics might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Celldex Therapeutics  (NAS:CLDX) 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

Celldex Therapeutics Moat Score Related Terms

CLDX vs IMNM, ELVN, VERA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Celldex Therapeutics'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.

Celldex Therapeutics Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Celldex Therapeutics's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX) has a Moat Score of 3 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, Celldex Therapeutics ranks #344 out of 1404 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Celldex Therapeutics' Moat Score too high?
Celldex Therapeutics' current Moat Score is 3. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Celldex Therapeutics' value of 3 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celldex Therapeutics ranks #344 out of 1404 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Celldex Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celldex Therapeutics' Moat Score compare to IMNM and ELVN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Celldex Therapeutics ranks #344 out of 1404 companies for Moat Score. This places Celldex Therapeutics in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Celldex Therapeutics' value of 3 is 50% 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 1,404 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. Celldex Therapeutics's current Moat Score of 3 is 50% 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. Celldex Therapeutics's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celldex Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.88, compared to a current price of $35.23 — trading 412.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 50% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Celldex Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX), the current Moat Score is 3 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 Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celldex Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.23 is trading 412.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.88. GuruFocus considers Celldex Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLDX:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $6.88 vs. price of $35.23 (412.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% above the Biotechnology median (#344 of 1404)

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

Celldex Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges TCE2:Germany
Address 53 Frontage Road, Suite 220, Perryville III Building, Hampton, NJ, USA, 08827
Celldex Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical firm focused on mast cell biology and the development of therapeutic antibodies. Its pipeline includes monoclonal and bispecific antibodies aimed at treating severe inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune, and other mast cell-mediated diseases. The company operates in a single operating and reportable segment in the business of development, manufacturing and commercialization of novel therapeutics for human health care.
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