PBSV (Pharma-Bio Serv) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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PBSV Pharma-Bio Serv Inc PBSV
43 GF Score
Price $0.42
GF Value $0.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pharma-Bio Serv Moat Score?

Pharma-Bio Serv PBSV -27.16% 43 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates PBSV with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 672 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks better than 84.37% on this metric.

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

Pharma-Bio Serv has No Moat: Pharma-Bio Serv Inc operates in a highly competitive consulting industry with low switching costs and limited brand strength. The company lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, resulting in transient 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 Pharma-Bio Serv might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Pharma-Bio Serv  (OTCPK:PBSV) 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

Pharma-Bio Serv Moat Score Related Terms

PBSV vs MGRX, BFRG, VYND: Moat Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Pharma-Bio Serv'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.

Pharma-Bio Serv Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Pharma-Bio Serv's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pharma-Bio Serv'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?
Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 02, 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, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #105 out of 672 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Pharma-Bio Serv's Moat Score too high?
Pharma-Bio Serv's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #105 out of 672 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pharma-Bio Serv has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pharma-Bio Serv's Moat Score compare to MGRX and BFRG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #105 out of 672 companies for Moat Score. This places Pharma-Bio Serv in the top 16% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. Pharma-Bio Serv'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 Pharma-Bio Serv stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.58, compared to a current price of $0.42 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Pharma-Bio Serv's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 02, 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 Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharma-Bio Serv stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.42 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.58. GuruFocus considers Pharma-Bio Serv to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PBSV:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.58 vs. price of $0.42 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Pharma-Bio Serv Business Description

Address No. 6 Road 696, Pharma-Bio Serv Building, Dorado, PRI, 00646
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc is a compliance and technology transfer services consulting firm. It also provides microbiological testing services and chemical testing services through its laboratory testing facility in Puerto Rico. It has three reportable segments: Puerto Rico technical compliance consulting which is the key revenue driver; United States technical compliance consulting; and Europe technical compliance consulting. The company offers solutions to the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, medical devices, cosmetic and food industries, and allied products companies. It generates maximum revenue from Puerto Rico and also has its presence in United States, Europe and Other countries.
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