Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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MEX:RARE Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc MEX:RARE
66 GF Score
Price MXN1,150.56
GF Value MXN1,699.44
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Moat Score?

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical MEX:RARE 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RARE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,699.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Biotechnology companies, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks better than 96.7% on this metric.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has Narrow Moat: Ultragenyx has a solid narrow moat due to its focus on rare diseases, supported by valuable intellectual property and a strong R&D pipeline. However, it faces challenges in achieving economies of scale and strong pricing power.

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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical  (MEX:RARE) 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

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:RARE vs VERA, IRON, QURE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical'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.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #46 out of 1396 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Moat Score too high?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current Moat Score is 5. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's value of 5 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #46 out of 1396 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Moat Score compare to VERA and IRON?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #46 out of 1396 companies for Moat Score. This places Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's value of 5 is 150% 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. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current Moat Score of 5 is 150% 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. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock overvalued right now?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,699.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,150.56 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 150% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,150.56 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,699.44.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RARE:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN1,699.44 vs. price of MXN1,150.56 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 150% above the Biotechnology median (#46 of 1396)

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

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Business Description

Address 60 Leveroni Court, Novato, CA, USA, 94949
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a USA-based biopharmaceutical company. The company identifies, acquires, develops, and commercializes novel products for the treatment of serious, rare, and ultra-rare diseases, with a focus on debilitating genetic conditions. Its medicine portfolio includes Crysvita, Dojolvi, and Mepsevii. Crysvita is indicated for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients aged one year and older. Mepsevii is indicated for pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis VII. The company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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