OXFYY (Oxford Nanopore Technologies) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


OXFYY Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC OXFYY
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Price $6.50
GF Value $9.79
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Oxford Nanopore Technologies Moat Score?

Oxford Nanopore Technologies OXFYY -11.92% 50 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates OXFYY with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,402 Biotechnology companies, Oxford Nanopore Technologies ranks better than 99.57% on this metric.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies has Wide Moat: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC has an entry-level wide moat due to its strong intellectual property and consistent innovation. The company benefits from significant customer switching costs and a robust distribution network, providing durable competitive advantages.

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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies  (OTCPK:OXFYY) 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

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

OXFYY vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Oxford Nanopore Technologies'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.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (OXFYY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 29, 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, Oxford Nanopore Technologies ranks #6 out of 1402 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Oxford Nanopore Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies' current Moat Score is 7. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Oxford Nanopore Technologies' value of 7 is 250% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Nanopore Technologies ranks #6 out of 1402 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oxford Nanopore Technologies has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Nanopore Technologies' Moat Score compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Oxford Nanopore Technologies ranks #6 out of 1402 companies for Moat Score. This places Oxford Nanopore Technologies in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Oxford Nanopore Technologies' value of 7 is 250% 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 1,402 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. Oxford Nanopore Technologies's current Moat Score of 7 is 250% 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. Oxford Nanopore Technologies's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Nanopore Technologies (OXFYY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.79, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7 and 250% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Oxford Nanopore Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies (OXFYY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies (OXFYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.50 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.79. GuruFocus considers Oxford Nanopore Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OXFYY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $9.79 vs. price of $6.50 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 250% above the Biotechnology median (#6 of 1402)

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies Business Description

Address Edmund Halley Road, Gosling Building, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX4 4DQ
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC is involved in researching, developing, manufacturing and commercializing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing technology that provides rich data, is fast, accessible and easy to use, and which allows the real-time analysis of DNA or RNA. It has developed and brought to market a new generation molecular sensing platform based on nanopores. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing and the platform is also being developed for the analysis of proteins and metabolites. It operates in single segment of providing products and services related to the sale and use of its nanopore-based sensing technology. Geographically its operations are spread across EMES, AMR, and APAC.
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