MLSS (Milestone Scientific) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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MLSS Milestone Scientific Inc MLSS
37 GF Score
Price $0.50
GF Value $0.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Milestone Scientific Moat Score?

Milestone Scientific MLSS -10.47% 37 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates MLSS with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Milestone Scientific ranks better than 75.57% on this metric.

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

Milestone Scientific has No Moat: Milestone Scientific has some intellectual property in medical devices, but lacks market leadership and strong brand strength. The company's competitive advantages are weak and transient, with limited customer switching costs and 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 Milestone Scientific might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Milestone Scientific  (AMEX:MLSS) 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

Milestone Scientific Moat Score Related Terms

MLSS vs NEPH, HBIO, POCI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Milestone Scientific'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.

Milestone Scientific Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Milestone Scientific'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?
Milestone Scientific (MLSS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 17, 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, Milestone Scientific ranks #204 out of 835 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Milestone Scientific's Moat Score too high?
Milestone Scientific's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #204 out of 835 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Milestone Scientific has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Milestone Scientific's Moat Score compare to NEPH and HBIO?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #204 out of 835 companies for Moat Score. This places Milestone Scientific in the top 24% 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. Milestone Scientific'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 Milestone Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific (MLSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.60, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Milestone Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.60. GuruFocus considers Milestone Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MLSS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.60 vs. price of $0.50 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Milestone Scientific Business Description

Address 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ, USA, 07068
Milestone Scientific Inc develops and commercializes proprietary computer-controlled drug delivery systems designed to enhance the safety, precision, and patient experience associated with subcutaneous injections and fluid aspiration procedures. The company's core technology platform, Dynamic Pressure Sensing (DPS) Technology, controls flow rate and measures pressure at the needle tip in real time. DPS Technology is incorporated into both the company's dental and medical products and supports clinical applications, including local anesthesia delivery, epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures, and intra-articular joint injections. It operates in two segments: Dental, which markets and sells its dental products, and Medical, markets and sells its medical products.
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