IBRX (ImmunityBio) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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IBRX ImmunityBio Inc IBRX
60 GF Score
Price $8.40
GF Value $22.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is ImmunityBio Moat Score?

ImmunityBio IBRX +1.82% 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates IBRX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,387 Biotechnology companies, ImmunityBio ranks better than 88.75% on this metric.

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

ImmunityBio has Narrow Moat: ImmunityBio Inc has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its valuable intellectual property and ongoing R&D efforts. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong customer loyalty or regulatory barriers to elevate it to a stronger moat status.

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 ImmunityBio might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ImmunityBio  (NAS:IBRX) 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

ImmunityBio Moat Score Related Terms

IBRX vs RYTM, PCVX, MIRM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, ImmunityBio'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.

ImmunityBio Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
ImmunityBio (IBRX) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 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, ImmunityBio ranks #156 out of 1387 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is ImmunityBio's Moat Score too high?
ImmunityBio's current Moat Score is 4. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. ImmunityBio's value of 4 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ImmunityBio ranks #156 out of 1387 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ImmunityBio has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ImmunityBio's Moat Score compare to RYTM and PCVX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, ImmunityBio ranks #156 out of 1387 companies for Moat Score. This places ImmunityBio in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. ImmunityBio's value of 4 is 100% 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 1,387 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. ImmunityBio's current Moat Score of 4 is 100% 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. ImmunityBio'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 ImmunityBio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ImmunityBio (IBRX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.43, compared to a current price of $8.40 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 100% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. ImmunityBio's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 ImmunityBio (IBRX), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 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.

Is ImmunityBio (IBRX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ImmunityBio stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.40 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.43. GuruFocus considers ImmunityBio to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IBRX:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $22.43 vs. price of $8.40 (62.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Biotechnology median (#156 of 1387)

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

ImmunityBio Business Description

Other Exchanges 26CA:Germany
Address 3530 John Hopkins Court, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
ImmunityBio Inc is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing next-generation immunotherapies designed to activate the patient's immune system and provide durable protection against cancer and infectious diseases. Its approach harnesses both the adaptive and innate immune systems with the Cancer BioShield platform. The platform is built around the proprietary IL-15 superagonist ANKTIVA (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept) and is supported by a portfolio that includes adenovirus-vectored vaccines, NK-cell therapies, and additional immunomodulators. The company operates in the United States and Europe, with the majority of its revenue coming from the United States.
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