RCKT (Rocket Pharmaceuticals) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


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What is Rocket Pharmaceuticals Moat Score?

Rocket Pharmaceuticals RCKT +9.25% 30 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates RCKT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,399 Biotechnology companies, Rocket Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 96.71% on this metric.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals has Narrow Moat: Rocket Pharmaceuticals has a solid narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property and R&D capabilities in gene therapy. While it has potential for strong pricing power, the biotech industry is competitive, and regulatory hurdles are significant, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Rocket Pharmaceuticals might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:RCKT) 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

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Moat Score Related Terms

RCKT vs TENX, DMAC, AVIR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Rocket Pharmaceuticals'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.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Moat Score vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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, Rocket Pharmaceuticals ranks #46 out of 1399 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Rocket Pharmaceuticals' Moat Score too high?
Rocket Pharmaceuticals' current Moat Score is 5. The Biotechnology industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Rocket Pharmaceuticals' value of 5 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rocket Pharmaceuticals ranks #46 out of 1399 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rocket Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Pharmaceuticals' Moat Score compare to TENX and DMAC?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Rocket Pharmaceuticals ranks #46 out of 1399 companies for Moat Score. This places Rocket Pharmaceuticals in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 2.00. Rocket Pharmaceuticals' value of 5 is 150% 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 1,399 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. Rocket Pharmaceuticals's current Moat Score of 5 is 150% 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. Rocket Pharmaceuticals's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) has a current Moat Score of 5. The current Moat Score is 5 and 150% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.00. Rocket Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 3 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 Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges 9IP1:Germany
Address 9 Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury, NJ, USA, 08512
Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company. It is focused on the development of gene therapies for rare and devastating pediatric diseases. The pipeline products of the company include RP-A501 for Danaon Disease, RP-L102 for Fanconi Anemia, RP-L201 for Leukocyte Adhesion, RP-L301 for Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, and RP-L401 for Infantile Malignant Osteopetrosis. It has one reportable segment related to R&D and commercial readiness of its gene therapies.
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