Establishment Labs Holdings (FRA:3E0) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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FRA:3E0 Establishment Labs Holdings Inc FRA:3E0
72 GF Score
Price €80.62
GF Value €53.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Establishment Labs Holdings Moat Score?

Establishment Labs Holdings FRA:3E0 +0.20% 72 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:3E0 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Establishment Labs Holdings ranks better than 95.7% on this metric.

Establishment Labs Holdings has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Establishment Labs Holdings has Narrow Moat: ESTA has a strong narrow moat due to its innovative R&D capabilities and valuable intellectual property in the medical aesthetics industry. It enjoys some pricing power and customer loyalty, but regulatory barriers and competition limit a wide moat classification.

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 Establishment Labs Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Establishment Labs Holdings  (FRA:3E0) 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

Establishment Labs Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:3E0 vs TMDX, AXGN, ITGR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Establishment Labs 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.

Establishment Labs Holdings Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Establishment Labs Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Establishment Labs Holdings (FRA:3E0) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 31, 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, Establishment Labs Holdings ranks #36 out of 838 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Establishment Labs Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Establishment Labs Holdings' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Establishment Labs Holdings ranks #36 out of 838 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Establishment Labs Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Establishment Labs Holdings' Moat Score compare to TMDX and AXGN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Establishment Labs Holdings ranks #36 out of 838 companies for Moat Score. This places Establishment Labs Holdings in the top 4% 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. Establishment Labs Holdings's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Establishment Labs Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Establishment Labs Holdings (FRA:3E0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.91, compared to a current price of €80.62 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Establishment Labs Holdings' 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 Establishment Labs Holdings (FRA:3E0), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 31, 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 Establishment Labs Holdings (FRA:3E0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Establishment Labs Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €80.62 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €53.91. GuruFocus considers Establishment Labs Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3E0:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €53.91 vs. price of €80.62 (49.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3E0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Establishment Labs Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges ESTA:USA3E0:Germany
Address 11401 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 400, Austin, TX, USA, 78758
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc is a medical technology company engaged in offering medical devices and aesthetic products. It is involved in the designing, manufacturing, and marketing of silicone-filled breast and body-shaping implants. The company markets its products under Motiva implants Brand. It distributes its products to medical distributors; and physicians, hospitals, and clinics in the form of direct sales. Its geographical segments are Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific/Middle East, and Others.
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