Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (GRDN) — Stock Score Summary

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (GRDN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (77/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Guardian Pharmacy Services is a high-quality LTC pharmacy, but it lacks alignment with our 18-month macro themes and trades at an unappealing valuation.

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. is one of the largest long-term care (LTC) pharmacy operators in the United States, serving assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The company's competitive moat is its decentralized business model, which combines local pharmacy autonomy and customer service with corporate-level purchasing power and technology. It operates as a leading institutional healthcare services provider.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$39.14
Market Cap$2.5B
P/E (TTM)48.57
P/E (Forward)30.04
Price/Book11.70
Return on Equity26.9%
Return on Invested Capital29.4%
Debt/Equity17.72
Gross Margin20.9%
Operating Margin6.2%
Revenue Growth2.2%
Free Cash Flow$67M

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. operates in the Medical Care Facilities industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc.’s (GRDN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (GRDN) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (77), Value (27), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. have an economic moat?
Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (GRDN) has a Quality factor score of 77/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (GRDN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. in?
Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (GRDN) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Care Facilities industry (United States).
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