UTHR (United Therapeutics) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


UTHR United Therapeutics Corp UTHR
88 GF Score
Price $542.28
GF Value $386.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is United Therapeutics Moat Score?

United Therapeutics UTHR -0.13% 88 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates UTHR with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $386.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Drug Manufacturers companies, United Therapeutics ranks better than 98.64% on this metric.

United Therapeutics has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

United Therapeutics has Wide Moat: United Therapeutics Corp has a wide moat due to its valuable patents and strong R&D capabilities in the biotech sector. It enjoys significant pricing power and regulatory barriers, supported by a robust distribution network and consistent innovation.

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 United Therapeutics might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

United Therapeutics  (NAS:UTHR) 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

United Therapeutics Moat Score Related Terms

UTHR vs VTRS, NBIX, ZTS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, United Therapeutics'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.

United Therapeutics Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, United Therapeutics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
United Therapeutics (UTHR) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 29, 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, United Therapeutics ranks #14 out of 1030 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is United Therapeutics' Moat Score too high?
United Therapeutics' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, United Therapeutics ranks #14 out of 1030 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Therapeutics' Moat Score compare to VTRS and NBIX?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, United Therapeutics ranks #14 out of 1030 companies for Moat Score. This places United Therapeutics 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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. United Therapeutics's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Therapeutics (UTHR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $386.40, compared to a current price of $542.28 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. United Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 United Therapeutics (UTHR), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 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 United Therapeutics (UTHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $542.28 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $386.40. GuruFocus considers United Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UTHR:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $386.40 vs. price of $542.28 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

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

United Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges UTH:GermanyU2TH34:Brazil
Address 1000 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD, USA, 20910
United Therapeutics Corp specializes in drug development for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare and progressive disease marked by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. The company's therapies for PAH largely focus on the prostacyclin pathway, and many of its treatments are based on the same molecule, treprostinil. The company markets and sells the following commercial therapies in the United States to treat PAH: Tyvaso DPI (treprostinil) Inhalation Powder, Remodulin Injection, Orenitram (treprostinil) Extended-Release Tablets, Adcirca (tadalafil) Tablets, and Unituxin. It derives maximum revenue from the sale of Tyvaso DPI. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World, of which United States generates majority of the revenue.
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