STLN (Starling Oncology) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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STLN Starling Oncology Inc STLN
56 GF Score
Price $5.17
GF Value $2.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Starling Oncology Moat Score?

Starling Oncology STLN +5.56% 56 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates STLN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 671 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Starling Oncology ranks better than 89.57% on this metric.

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

Starling Oncology has Narrow Moat: The Oncology Institute has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized services in oncology. It benefits from some customer loyalty and regulatory barriers. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, and durable cost advantages that would elevate it to a stronger moat.

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 Starling Oncology might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Starling Oncology  (NAS:STLN) 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

Starling Oncology Moat Score Related Terms

STLN vs SRTA, CCRN, CYH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Starling Oncology'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.

Starling Oncology Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Starling Oncology's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starling Oncology's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Starling Oncology (STLN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 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, Starling Oncology ranks #70 out of 671 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Starling Oncology's Moat Score too high?
Starling Oncology's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Starling Oncology ranks #70 out of 671 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Starling Oncology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starling Oncology's Moat Score compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Starling Oncology ranks #70 out of 671 companies for Moat Score. This places Starling Oncology in the top 10% 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. Starling Oncology'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 Starling Oncology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starling Oncology (STLN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.29, compared to a current price of $5.17 — trading 125.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Starling Oncology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Starling Oncology (STLN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 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 Starling Oncology (STLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starling Oncology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.17 is trading 125.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.29. GuruFocus considers Starling Oncology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STLN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $2.29 vs. price of $5.17 (125.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Starling Oncology Business Description

Address 18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 800, Cerritos, CA, USA, 90703
The Oncology Institute Inc offers oncology care and treatment services to patients through several clinics located across the United States. It offers services such as infusion chemotherapy, oral drug chemotherapy, hospice and palliative care, autologous stem cell transplants, outpatient blood product transfusions, patient navigator programs, radiation oncology, and others on a fee or value-based model. Additionally, the company enrolls patients in clinical trials, where appropriate. The company has three operating segments: Specialty Pharmacy, Patient Services, and Clinical Trials and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Specialty Pharmacy segment, which operates specialty and retail pharmacies providing IV-infused, oral, injectable, and other medications for oncology treatment.
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