LUCD (Lucid Diagnostics) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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Price $1.07
GF Value $0.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lucid Diagnostics Moat Score?

Lucid Diagnostics LUCD +4.85% 26 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUCD with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Lucid Diagnostics ranks better than 83.22% on this metric.

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

Lucid Diagnostics has Narrow Moat: Lucid Diagnostics has a discernible but modest moat due to its focus on innovative diagnostic technologies and some valuable intellectual property. However, it lacks strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and significant regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive advantages to a narrow moat classification.

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 Lucid Diagnostics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Lucid Diagnostics  (NAS:LUCD) 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

Lucid Diagnostics Moat Score Related Terms

LUCD vs TLSI, INFU, TANAF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Lucid Diagnostics'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.

Lucid Diagnostics Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Lucid Diagnostics (LUCD) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 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, Lucid Diagnostics ranks #142 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Lucid Diagnostics' Moat Score too high?
Lucid Diagnostics' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Lucid Diagnostics ranks #142 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lucid Diagnostics has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucid Diagnostics' Moat Score compare to TLSI and INFU?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Lucid Diagnostics ranks #142 out of 846 companies for Moat Score. This places Lucid Diagnostics in the top 17% 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. Lucid Diagnostics'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 Lucid Diagnostics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucid Diagnostics (LUCD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Lucid Diagnostics' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Lucid Diagnostics (LUCD), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 Lucid Diagnostics (LUCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucid Diagnostics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81. GuruFocus considers Lucid Diagnostics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUCD:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $1.07 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Lucid Diagnostics Business Description

Address 360 Madison Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Lucid Diagnostics Inc is a commercial-stage medical diagnostics technology company focused on the millions of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as chronic heartburn, acid reflux, or simply reflux, who are at risk of developing esophageal precancer and cancer, specifically lethal esophageal adenocarcinoma. Its products include EsoCheck and EsoGuard.
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