AAWH (Ascend Wellness Holdings) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


AAWH Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc AAWH
42 GF Score
Price $0.47
GF Value $0.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ascend Wellness Holdings Moat Score?

Ascend Wellness Holdings AAWH +4.61% 42 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates AAWH with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Drug Manufacturers companies, Ascend Wellness Holdings ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

Ascend Wellness Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ascend Wellness Holdings has Narrow Moat: Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc has a discernible moat due to its presence in the cannabis industry and some brand recognition. However, the market is competitive with limited regulatory barriers, resulting in a modest moat.

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 Ascend Wellness Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Ascend Wellness Holdings  (OTCPK:AAWH) 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

Ascend Wellness Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

AAWH vs ZTS, UTHR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Ascend Wellness Holdings'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.

Ascend Wellness Holdings Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ascend Wellness Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AAWH) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Ascend Wellness Holdings ranks #96 out of 1030 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Ascend Wellness Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Ascend Wellness Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Ascend Wellness Holdings ranks #96 out of 1030 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascend Wellness Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascend Wellness Holdings' Moat Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Ascend Wellness Holdings ranks #96 out of 1030 companies for Moat Score. This places Ascend Wellness Holdings in the top 9% 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. Ascend Wellness Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascend Wellness Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascend Wellness Holdings (AAWH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.64, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Ascend Wellness Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Ascend Wellness Holdings (AAWH), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Ascend Wellness Holdings (AAWH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascend Wellness Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.64. GuruFocus considers Ascend Wellness Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AAWH:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $0.64 vs. price of $0.47 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Ascend Wellness Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 8VJ:GermanyAAWH.U:Canada
Address Rochelle Park, Morristown, NJ, USA, 07662
Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc is a vertically integrated multi-state operator focused on adult-use or near-term adult-use cannabis states in limited licenses markets. The company's core business is the cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution of cannabis consumer packaged goods, which it sells through company-owned retail stores and third-party licensed cannabis retail stores. It generates maximum revenue from the retail product segment.
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