Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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STU:FLB Standard BioTools Inc STU:FLB
39 GF Score
Price €0.75
GF Value €0.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Standard BioTools Moat Score?

Standard BioTools STU:FLB -6.29% 39 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:FLB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Standard BioTools ranks better than 68.33% on this metric.

Standard BioTools has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Standard BioTools has No Moat: Standard BioTools operates in a competitive industry with limited market share and no significant customer switching costs or brand strength. Its competitive advantages are very weak and 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 Standard BioTools might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Standard BioTools  (STU:FLB) 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

Standard BioTools Moat Score Related Terms

STU:FLB vs SENS, TMCI, SGHT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Standard BioTools'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.

Standard BioTools Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Standard BioTools's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 14, 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, Standard BioTools ranks #267 out of 843 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Standard BioTools' Moat Score too high?
Standard BioTools' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Standard BioTools ranks #267 out of 843 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard BioTools has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard BioTools' Moat Score compare to SENS and TMCI?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Standard BioTools ranks #267 out of 843 companies for Moat Score. This puts Standard BioTools in the upper half of its industry. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Standard BioTools's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard BioTools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.46, compared to a current price of €0.75 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Standard BioTools' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 Standard BioTools (STU:FLB), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 14, 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 Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.75 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.46. GuruFocus considers Standard BioTools to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:FLB:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €0.46 vs. price of €0.75 (62% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Standard BioTools Business Description

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Address 50 Milk Street, 10th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Standard BioTools Inc develops, manufactures, and sells technologies that help biomedical researchers in their search for developing medicines faster. Its tools provide insights into health and disease using proprietary mass cytometry and microfluidics technologies, which serve applications in proteomics and genomics, respectively. The company operates in one segment. Its technology includes: Genomics; Single-cell proteomics; Spatial proteomics. Its platforms include: Biomark X9 System, CyTOF XT system, and Hyperion XTi Imaging System. The company offers a diverse range of instrumentation, consumables, and services that generate high-quality data across early discovery, translational and clinical research. Geographically, it operates in Americas; EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
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