NPCE (NeuroPace) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NPCE NeuroPace Inc NPCE
65 GF Score
Price $16.47
GF Value $11.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is NeuroPace Moat Score?

NeuroPace NPCE +0.67% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NPCE with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, NeuroPace ranks better than 83.22% on this metric.

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

NeuroPace has Narrow Moat: NeuroPace Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its focus on innovative neurostimulation devices. The company benefits from valuable intellectual property and consistent R&D efforts. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong customer switching costs or brand strength, limiting its moat to a modest level.

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 NeuroPace might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

NeuroPace  (NAS:NPCE) 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

NeuroPace Moat Score Related Terms

NPCE vs TCMD, BVS, CTKB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, NeuroPace'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.

NeuroPace Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
NeuroPace (NPCE) 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, NeuroPace ranks #142 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is NeuroPace's Moat Score too high?
NeuroPace's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, NeuroPace 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, NeuroPace has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NeuroPace's Moat Score compare to TCMD and BVS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, NeuroPace ranks #142 out of 846 companies for Moat Score. This places NeuroPace 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. NeuroPace'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 NeuroPace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NeuroPace (NPCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.41, compared to a current price of $16.47 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. NeuroPace's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 NeuroPace (NPCE), 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 NeuroPace (NPCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NeuroPace stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.47 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.41. GuruFocus considers NeuroPace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NPCE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $11.41 vs. price of $16.47 (44.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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NeuroPace Business Description

Address 455 N. Bernardo Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94043
NeuroPace Inc is a medical device company focused on transforming the lives of people living with epilepsy by reducing or eliminating the occurrence of seizures. The company offers the RNS System, a brain-responsive neuromodulation system that continuously monitors and analyzes the brain's electrical activity and delivers personalized, real-time electrical pulses at the seizure source to prevent seizures. The RNS System includes the RNS neurostimulator, cortical strip leads, depth leads, a Patient Remote Monitor, and other implantable and non-implantable accessories used during implant procedures. The company also provides the Physician Tablet, Patient Data Management System, and the nSight Platform to facilitate ongoing patient monitoring and support clinicians in managing patient care.
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