OVID (Ovid Therapeutics) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


OVID Ovid Therapeutics Inc OVID
48 GF Score
Price $2.69
GF Value $8.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ovid Therapeutics Moat Score?

Ovid Therapeutics OVID -1.28% 48 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates OVID with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,400 Biotechnology companies, Ovid Therapeutics ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.

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

Ovid Therapeutics has No Moat: Ovid Therapeutics Inc operates in the competitive biotech sector with limited market leadership and no significant customer switching costs. While it has some intellectual property, it lacks strong brand strength, durable cost advantages, or significant regulatory barriers.

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 Ovid Therapeutics might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ovid Therapeutics  (NAS:OVID) 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

Ovid Therapeutics Moat Score Related Terms

OVID vs ARTV, CCCC, RZLT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ovid Therapeutics'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.

Ovid Therapeutics Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Ovid Therapeutics (OVID) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 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, Ovid Therapeutics ranks #343 out of 1400 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Ovid Therapeutics' Moat Score too high?
Ovid Therapeutics' current Moat Score is 3. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Ovid Therapeutics' value of 3 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ovid Therapeutics ranks #343 out of 1400 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ovid Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ovid Therapeutics' Moat Score compare to ARTV and CCCC?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ovid Therapeutics ranks #343 out of 1400 companies for Moat Score. This places Ovid Therapeutics in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Ovid Therapeutics' value of 3 is 50% 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 1,400 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. Ovid Therapeutics's current Moat Score of 3 is 50% 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. Ovid Therapeutics'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 Ovid Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ovid Therapeutics (OVID) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.46, compared to a current price of $2.69 — trading 68.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 50% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Ovid Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Ovid Therapeutics (OVID), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 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 Ovid Therapeutics (OVID) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ovid Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.69 is trading 68.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.46. GuruFocus considers Ovid Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OVID:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $8.46 vs. price of $2.69 (68.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% above the Biotechnology median (#343 of 1400)

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

Ovid Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges 1OT:Germany
Address 441 Ninth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10001
Ovid Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company that is dedicated to reducing seizures and meaningfully improving the lives of people affected by rare epilepsies and seizure-related neurological disorders. The company has built a differentiated pipeline of medicines with potential first-in-class drug mechanisms of action to treat seizures. This pipeline has produced two epilepsy programs with potential first-in-class mechanisms of action, and one epilepsy program with a potential best-in-class mechanism of action.
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