Schrodinger (STU:43Z) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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STU:43Z Schrodinger Inc STU:43Z
55 GF Score
Price €13.09
GF Value €22.63
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Schrodinger Moat Score?

Schrodinger STU:43Z -1.32% 55 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:43Z with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 672 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Schrodinger ranks better than 99.11% on this metric.

Schrodinger has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Schrodinger has Narrow Moat: Schrodinger Inc has strong intellectual property and R&D capabilities in computational chemistry, providing a competitive edge. However, it lacks significant brand strength and customer loyalty. The moat is strong but not wide, primarily due to its innovation and IP.

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 Schrodinger might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Schrodinger  (STU:43Z) 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

Schrodinger Moat Score Related Terms

STU:43Z vs OMDA, TDOC, GDRX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Schrodinger'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.

Schrodinger Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

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


STU:43Z
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Schrodinger (STU:43Z) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 23, 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, Schrodinger ranks #6 out of 672 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Schrodinger's Moat Score too high?
Schrodinger's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Schrodinger ranks #6 out of 672 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schrodinger has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schrodinger's Moat Score compare to OMDA and TDOC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Schrodinger ranks #6 out of 672 companies for Moat Score. This places Schrodinger in the top 1% 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. Schrodinger's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schrodinger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schrodinger (STU:43Z) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.63, compared to a current price of €13.09 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Schrodinger's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Schrodinger (STU:43Z), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 23, 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 Schrodinger (STU:43Z) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schrodinger stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.09 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.63. GuruFocus considers Schrodinger to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:43Z:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €22.63 vs. price of €13.09 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:43Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Schrodinger Business Description

Other Exchanges SDGR:USA
Address 1540 Broadway, 24th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Schrodinger Inc is a healthcare-based software company. It offers software solutions designed to support and accelerate the discovery, design, and optimization of molecules. The company operates in two reportable segments: Software and Drug Discovery. The software segment is focused on selling software to transform drug discovery across the life sciences industry, as well as to customers in materials science industries. The drug discovery segment is focused on generating revenue from a diverse portfolio of preclinical and clinical programs, internally and through collaborations, that have various stages of discovery and development. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Software segment. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from the United States.
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