NXGL (NexGel) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


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Price $0.51
GF Value $4.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is NexGel Moat Score?

NexGel NXGL +0.70% 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates NXGL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, NexGel ranks better than 83.27% on this metric.

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

NexGel has Narrow Moat: NexGel Inc has a modest moat due to its specialized hydrogel products and some proprietary technology. It benefits from customer loyalty in niche markets but lacks significant network effects, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers to elevate it to a wide moat.

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 NexGel might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

NexGel  (NAS:NXGL) 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

NexGel Moat Score Related Terms

NXGL vs LUCY, CBSC, RSCF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, NexGel'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.

NexGel Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
NexGel (NXGL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 13, 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, NexGel ranks #141 out of 843 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is NexGel's Moat Score too high?
NexGel's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, NexGel ranks #141 out of 843 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NexGel has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NexGel's Moat Score compare to LUCY and CBSC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, NexGel ranks #141 out of 843 companies for Moat Score. This places NexGel 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. NexGel'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 NexGel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NexGel (NXGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.38, compared to a current price of $0.51 — trading 88.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. NexGel's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 NexGel (NXGL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 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 NexGel (NXGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NexGel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.51 is trading 88.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.38. GuruFocus considers NexGel to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NXGL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $4.38 vs. price of $0.51 (88.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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

NexGel Business Description

Address 2150 Cabot Boulevard West, Suite B, Langhorne, PA, USA, 19047
NexGel Inc manufactures high water content, electron beam cross-linked, aqueous polymer hydrogels, or gels, used for wound care, medical diagnostics, transdermal drug delivery, and cosmetics. The company specializes in custom gels by capitalizing on proprietary manufacturing technologies. The gels and consumer products are manufactured using proprietary and non-proprietary mixing, coating and cross-linking technologies.
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