ETON (Eton Pharmaceuticals) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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ETON Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc ETON
57 GF Score
Price $58.51
GF Value $19.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Eton Pharmaceuticals Moat Score?

Eton Pharmaceuticals ETON +44.55% 57 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ETON with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Drug Manufacturers companies, Eton Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 90.74% on this metric.

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

Eton Pharmaceuticals has Narrow Moat: Eton Pharmaceuticals has a modest moat due to its focus on niche pharmaceutical products and some valuable intellectual property. However, it faces significant competition from larger pharmaceutical companies and lacks strong brand strength or economies of scale, limiting its overall competitive advantage.

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 Eton Pharmaceuticals might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Eton Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:ETON) 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

Eton Pharmaceuticals Moat Score Related Terms

ETON vs COLL, ALVO, PCRX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Eton Pharmaceuticals'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.

Eton Pharmaceuticals Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Eton Pharmaceuticals's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eton Pharmaceuticals's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 14, 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, Eton Pharmaceuticals ranks #95 out of 1026 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Eton Pharmaceuticals' Moat Score too high?
Eton Pharmaceuticals' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Eton Pharmaceuticals ranks #95 out of 1026 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eton Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eton Pharmaceuticals' Moat Score compare to COLL and ALVO?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Eton Pharmaceuticals ranks #95 out of 1026 companies for Moat Score. This places Eton Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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. Eton Pharmaceuticals'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 Eton Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.98, compared to a current price of $58.51 — trading 192.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Eton Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 14, 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 Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eton Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $58.51 is trading 192.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.98. GuruFocus considers Eton Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ETON:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $19.98 vs. price of $58.51 (192.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Eton Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 21925 West Field Parkway, Suite 235, Deer Park, IL, USA, 60010-7278
Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc is a United States based specialty pharmaceutical company. The company is engaged in developing and commercializing pharmaceutical products to fulfill an unmet patient need. It has eight commercial rare disease products, INCRELEX, ALKINDI SPRINKLE, KHINDIVITM, GALZIN, PKU GOLIKE, Carglumic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous and Nitisinone. It also has five additional product candidates in late-stage development: ET-600, Amglidia, ET-700, ET-800 and ZENEO hydrocortisone autoinjector.
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