KPRX (Kiora Pharmaceuticals) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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What is Kiora Pharmaceuticals Moat Score?

Kiora Pharmaceuticals KPRX -0.78% 34 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates KPRX with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,401 Biotechnology companies, Kiora Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 75.52% on this metric.

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

Kiora Pharmaceuticals has No Moat: Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc has limited market presence and lacks significant intellectual property or patents that could provide a competitive edge. The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, and the company does not exhibit strong brand strength or customer loyalty.

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 Kiora Pharmaceuticals might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:KPRX) 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

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Moat Score Related Terms

KPRX vs PHIO, PBM, OSRH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Kiora Pharmaceuticals'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.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Kiora Pharmaceuticals (KPRX) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, Kiora Pharmaceuticals ranks #343 out of 1401 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Kiora Pharmaceuticals' Moat Score too high?
Kiora Pharmaceuticals' current Moat Score is 3. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Kiora Pharmaceuticals' value of 3 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kiora Pharmaceuticals ranks #343 out of 1401 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kiora Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kiora Pharmaceuticals' Moat Score compare to PHIO and PBM?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Kiora Pharmaceuticals ranks #343 out of 1401 companies for Moat Score. This places Kiora Pharmaceuticals in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Kiora Pharmaceuticals' 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 1,401 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. Kiora Pharmaceuticals'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. Kiora Pharmaceuticals'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 Kiora Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Kiora Pharmaceuticals (KPRX) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 50% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Kiora Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 Kiora Pharmaceuticals (KPRX), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 169 Saxony Road, Suite 212, Encinitas, CA, USA, 92024
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing and commercializing products for the treatment of orphan retinal diseases. As part of its development, KIO-301 is being studied for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, and Stargardt disease. It is a molecular photoswitch that has the potential to restore vision in patients with inherited and/or age-related retinal degeneration. KIO-104 is being developed for the treatment of posterior non-infectious uveitis. It is a next-generation, non-steroidal, immuno-modulatory, and small-molecule inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase.
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