SMTK (SmartKem) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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SMTK SmartKem Inc SMTK
48 GF Score
Price $0.22
GF Value $13.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is SmartKem Moat Score?

SmartKem SMTK -5.85% 48 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMTK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, SmartKem ranks better than 86.57% on this metric.

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

SmartKem has No Moat: SmartKem Inc has very weak competitive advantages. While it may have some proprietary technology, it lacks market leadership, strong brand strength, and significant customer switching costs, making its moat transient.

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 SmartKem might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SmartKem  (NAS:SMTK) 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

SmartKem Moat Score Related Terms

SMTK vs MAXNQ, SUNE, APWL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, SmartKem'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.

SmartKem Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SmartKem's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SmartKem'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?
SmartKem (SMTK) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 25, 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, SmartKem ranks #134 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is SmartKem's Moat Score too high?
SmartKem's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, SmartKem ranks #134 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SmartKem 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 SmartKem's Moat Score compare to MAXNQ and SUNE?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SmartKem ranks #134 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places SmartKem in the top 13% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. SmartKem'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 SmartKem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmartKem (SMTK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.47, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 98.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. SmartKem's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 SmartKem (SMTK), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 25, 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 SmartKem (SMTK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmartKem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 98.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.47. GuruFocus considers SmartKem to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMTK:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $13.47 vs. price of $0.22 (98.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

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

SmartKem Business Description

Address Delaunays Road, Manchester Technology Center, Hexagon Tower, Blackley, Manchester, GBR, M9 8GQ
SmartKem Inc focuses on the design, development, industrialization, and technology transfer of low-temperature, solution-deposited organic semiconductors for transistor backplanes. The company's semiconductor platform can be used in several applications, including mini-LED displays, AMOLED displays, fingerprint sensors, and logic circuits. The company derives revenue from the sale of TRUFLEX inks and demonstration products.
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