Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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FRA:1S70 Cartesian Therapeutics Inc FRA:1S70
27 GF Score
Price €6.60
GF Value €0.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cartesian Therapeutics Moat Score?

Cartesian Therapeutics FRA:1S70 +2.33% 27 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1S70 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,395 Biotechnology companies, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks better than 58.35% on this metric.

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

Cartesian Therapeutics has No Moat: Cartesian Therapeutics Inc lacks significant market leadership or customer switching costs. The company operates in a competitive biotech space with limited intellectual property and brand strength. There are no evident durable cost advantages or regulatory barriers that provide a sustainable competitive edge.

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

Cartesian Therapeutics  (FRA:1S70) 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

Cartesian Therapeutics Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:1S70 vs LYEL, ALXO, ARMP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cartesian 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.

Cartesian Therapeutics Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 26, 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, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #581 out of 1395 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Cartesian Therapeutics' Moat Score too high?
Cartesian Therapeutics' current Moat Score is 2. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Cartesian Therapeutics' value of 2 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #581 out of 1395 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cartesian Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cartesian Therapeutics' Moat Score compare to LYEL and ALXO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #581 out of 1395 companies for Moat Score. This puts Cartesian Therapeutics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Cartesian Therapeutics' 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 1,395 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. Cartesian Therapeutics'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. Cartesian Therapeutics'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 Cartesian Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.23, compared to a current price of €6.60 — trading 2769.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 0% at the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Cartesian Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 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 Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 26, 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 Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cartesian Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.60 is trading 2769.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.23. GuruFocus considers Cartesian Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1S70:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €0.23 vs. price of €6.60 (2769.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Biotechnology median (#581 of 1395)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1S70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cartesian Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges RNAC:USA
Address 7495 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD, USA, 21703
Cartesian Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering cell therapy for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company uses technology and a manufacturing platform to introduce mRNA into cells to provide a therapeutic effect to patients suffering from a variety of autoimmune conditions. Unlike DNA, mRNA degrades naturally over time without integrating into the cell's genetic material.
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