AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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81 GF Score
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GF Value $236.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Advanced Micro Devices Moat Score?

Advanced Micro Devices AMD -2.06% 81 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMD with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $236.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Semiconductors companies, Advanced Micro Devices ranks better than 98.8% on this metric.

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

Advanced Micro Devices has Wide Moat: Advanced Micro Devices Inc has a wide moat due to its valuable intellectual property, strong brand, and economies of scale in the semiconductor industry. Its consistent innovation and R&D capabilities provide durable competitive advantages.

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 Advanced Micro Devices might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Advanced Micro Devices  (NAS:AMD) 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

Advanced Micro Devices Moat Score Related Terms

AMD vs MU, INTC, TXN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Advanced Micro Devices'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.

Advanced Micro Devices Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Advanced Micro Devices's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Micro Devices's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 26, 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, Advanced Micro Devices ranks #12 out of 1002 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Advanced Micro Devices' Moat Score too high?
Advanced Micro Devices' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Micro Devices ranks #12 out of 1002 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Micro Devices has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Micro Devices' Moat Score compare to MU and INTC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Advanced Micro Devices ranks #12 out of 1002 companies for Moat Score. This places Advanced Micro Devices 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. Advanced Micro Devices'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 Advanced Micro Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $236.83, compared to a current price of $521.58 — trading 120.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Advanced Micro Devices' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 26, 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 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Micro Devices stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $521.58 is trading 120.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $236.83. GuruFocus considers Advanced Micro Devices to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMD:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $236.83 vs. price of $521.58 (120.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Advanced Micro Devices Business Description

Address 2485 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers (including artificial intelligence), industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. However, AMD is emerging as a prominent player in AI GPUs and related hardware. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox.
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