Shoulder Innovations (FRA:VB3) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


FRA:VB3 Shoulder Innovations Inc FRA:VB3
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What is Shoulder Innovations Moat Score?

Shoulder Innovations FRA:VB3 +8.72% 18 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VB3 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Shoulder Innovations ranks better than 75.8% on this metric.

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

Shoulder Innovations has No Moat: Shoulder Innovations has very weak competitive advantages with limited market share and brand recognition. The company lacks significant intellectual property or customer switching costs to establish a durable moat.

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 Shoulder Innovations might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Shoulder Innovations  (FRA:VB3) 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

Shoulder Innovations Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:VB3 vs ELMD, MASS, CV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Shoulder Innovations'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.

Shoulder Innovations Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Shoulder Innovations's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Shoulder Innovations (FRA:VB3) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 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, Shoulder Innovations ranks #205 out of 847 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Shoulder Innovations' Moat Score too high?
Shoulder Innovations' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Shoulder Innovations ranks #205 out of 847 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shoulder Innovations has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoulder Innovations' Moat Score compare to ELMD and MASS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shoulder Innovations ranks #205 out of 847 companies for Moat Score. This places Shoulder Innovations in the top 24% 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. Shoulder Innovations'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 Shoulder Innovations stock overvalued right now?
Shoulder Innovations (FRA:VB3) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Shoulder Innovations' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 6 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 Shoulder Innovations (FRA:VB3), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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.

Shoulder Innovations Business Description

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Address 1535 Steele Avenue SW, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49507
Shoulder Innovations Inc is a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market. It currently offers advanced implant systems for shoulder arthroplasty. Its products include: InSet Total Shoulder Arthroplasty; InSet Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty; ProVoyance Shoulder Planning Software; and InSet Tray System. Geographically, the company operates in United States and are planning to expand.
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