JBIO (Jade Biosciences) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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What is Jade Biosciences Moat Score?

Jade Biosciences JBIO +1.88% 12 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates JBIO with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,397 Biotechnology companies, Jade Biosciences ranks better than 75.59% on this metric.

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

Jade Biosciences has No Moat: Jade Biosciences operates in a competitive biotech industry with limited market share and lacks significant patents or regulatory barriers. Its advantages are weak and transient, with no strong customer loyalty or cost advantages.

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 Jade Biosciences might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Jade Biosciences  (NAS:JBIO) 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

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JBIO vs AVLN, ARDX, IMTX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Jade Biosciences'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.

Jade Biosciences Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Jade Biosciences (JBIO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 19, 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, Jade Biosciences ranks #341 out of 1397 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Jade Biosciences' Moat Score too high?
Jade Biosciences' current Moat Score is 3. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Jade Biosciences' value of 3 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jade Biosciences ranks #341 out of 1397 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jade Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jade Biosciences' Moat Score compare to AVLN and ARDX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Jade Biosciences ranks #341 out of 1397 companies for Moat Score. This places Jade Biosciences in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Jade Biosciences' value of 3 is 50% 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 1,397 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. Jade Biosciences's current Moat Score of 3 is 50% 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. Jade Biosciences'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 Jade Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Jade Biosciences (JBIO) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 50% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Jade Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Jade Biosciences (JBIO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 19, 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.

Jade Biosciences Business Description

Address 221 Crescent Street, Building 23, Suite 105, Waltham, MA, USA, 02453
Jade Biosciences Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for autoimmune diseases. Its flagship candidate, JADE101, targets the cytokine APRIL and is in a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy. The company's pipeline also includes JADE201, an afucosylated anti-BAFF-R monoclonal antibody, and JADE301, an antibody candidate in preclinical development.
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