PLYGF (PolyPeptide Group AG) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


PLYGF PolyPeptide Group AG PLYGF
56 GF Score
Price $43.00
GF Value $26.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is PolyPeptide Group AG Moat Score?

PolyPeptide Group AG PLYGF 56 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates PLYGF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Drug Manufacturers companies, PolyPeptide Group AG ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

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

PolyPeptide Group AG has Narrow Moat: PolyPeptide Group AG has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized knowledge and some proprietary technology. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant regulatory barriers, and customer switching costs.

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 PolyPeptide Group AG might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

PolyPeptide Group AG  (OTCPK:PLYGF) 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

PolyPeptide Group AG Moat Score Related Terms

PLYGF vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, PolyPeptide Group AG'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.

PolyPeptide Group AG Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, PolyPeptide Group AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PolyPeptide Group AG's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
PolyPeptide Group AG (PLYGF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 05, 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, PolyPeptide Group AG ranks #96 out of 1030 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is PolyPeptide Group AG's Moat Score too high?
PolyPeptide Group AG's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, PolyPeptide Group AG ranks #96 out of 1030 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PolyPeptide Group AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PolyPeptide Group AG's Moat Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, PolyPeptide Group AG ranks #96 out of 1030 companies for Moat Score. This places PolyPeptide Group AG in the top 9% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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. PolyPeptide Group AG'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 PolyPeptide Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PolyPeptide Group AG (PLYGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.83, compared to a current price of $43.00 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. PolyPeptide Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 PolyPeptide Group AG (PLYGF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 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 PolyPeptide Group AG (PLYGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PolyPeptide Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.00 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.83. GuruFocus considers PolyPeptide Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLYGF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $26.83 vs. price of $43.00 (60.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs

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

PolyPeptide Group AG Business Description

Address Neuhofstrasse 24, Baar, Zug, CHE, 6340
PolyPeptide Group AG is an independent contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on peptides and oligonucleotides employed as an active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and used as intermediates in therapeutic products. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe and Asia.
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