Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) — Stock Score Summary

Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (84/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Krystal Biotech is a high-quality gene therapy leader with a massive moat. Crucially, they own their own commercial-scale GMP manufacturing facilities (ANCORIS and ASTEC). In an era where CDMO capacity is highly constrained and expensive, Krystal's vertical integration acts as a massive structural cost advantage and bypasses the CDMO bottleneck entirely, making them a premium second-order beneficiary.

Krystal Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing gene therapies for patients with rare diseases, with an initial focus on serious dermatological conditions. Its proprietary "STAR-D" gene therapy platform provides a competitive moat by enabling repeat administration of gene therapies, distinguishing its approach in the rapidly evolving genetic medicine landscape. Krystal is a niche player with a lead product, Vyjuvek, now commercialized for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB).

Key Financial Metrics

Price$309.75
Market Cap$9.1B
P/E (TTM)41.09
P/E (Forward)30.53
Price/Book7.10
Return on Equity19.9%
Return on Invested Capital13.1%
Debt/Equity0.71
Gross Margin94.2%
Operating Margin46.1%
Revenue Growth31.9%
Free Cash Flow$137M

Krystal Biotech, Inc. operates in the Biotechnology industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Krystal Biotech, Inc.’s (KRYS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) is 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (84), Value (19), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Krystal Biotech, Inc. have an economic moat?
Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) has a Quality factor score of 84/100. 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 Krystal Biotech, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 93/100. 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 Krystal Biotech, Inc. in?
Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).