Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0UJF) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LTS:0UJF Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc LTS:0UJF
81 GF Score
Price C$15.41
GF Value C$13.55
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What is Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Moat Score?

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals LTS:0UJF 81 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0UJF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$13.55. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Biotechnology companies, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 88.75% on this metric.

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

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals has Narrow Moat: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals has a discernible but modest moat due to its proprietary drug formulations and patents. However, the competitive pharmaceutical landscape and regulatory challenges limit its market leadership and 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals  (LTS:0UJF) 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

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0UJF vs KOD, ABCL, AGIO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Aurinia 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.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0UJF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 15, 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, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals ranks #157 out of 1396 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' Moat Score too high?
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' current Moat Score is 4. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' value of 4 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals ranks #157 out of 1396 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' Moat Score compare to KOD and ABCL?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals ranks #157 out of 1396 companies for Moat Score. This places Aurinia Pharmaceuticals in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' 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 1,396 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. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals'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. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals'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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0UJF) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is C$13.55, compared to a current price of C$15.41 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 100% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0UJF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0UJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$15.41 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$13.55.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0UJF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: C$13.55 vs. price of C$15.41 (13.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Biotechnology median (#157 of 1396)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0UJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges AUPH:USAIKAP:Germany
Address 14315 - 118 Avenue, Suite 140, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5L 4S6
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering therapies to people living with autoimmune diseases with high unmet medical needs. The company developed LUPKYNIS (voclosporin), the first FDA-approved oral therapy for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis. It is also developing aritinercept, a dual inhibitor of B cell activating factor (BAFF) and a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL), for the potential treatment of autoimmune diseases.
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