ABAT (American Battery Technology Co) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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What is American Battery Technology Co Moat Score?

American Battery Technology Co ABAT -4.10% 26 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ABAT with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Waste Management companies, American Battery Technology Co ranks better than 86.27% on this metric.

American Battery Technology Co has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Battery Technology Co has No Moat: American Battery Technology Co operates in a nascent and competitive industry with limited market share and no significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers. The company lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty, resulting in weak 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 American Battery Technology Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Battery Technology Co  (NAS:ABAT) 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

American Battery Technology Co Moat Score Related Terms

ABAT vs SGLA, PESI, YDDL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, American Battery Technology Co'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.

American Battery Technology Co Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, American Battery Technology Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Battery Technology Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
American Battery Technology Co (ABAT) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 28, 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, American Battery Technology Co ranks #35 out of 255 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is American Battery Technology Co's Moat Score too high?
American Battery Technology Co's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, American Battery Technology Co ranks #35 out of 255 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Battery Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Battery Technology Co's Moat Score compare to SGLA and PESI?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, American Battery Technology Co ranks #35 out of 255 companies for Moat Score. This places American Battery Technology Co in the top 14% 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 Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management 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. American Battery Technology Co's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Battery Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
American Battery Technology Co (ABAT) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. American Battery Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 3 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 American Battery Technology Co (ABAT), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 28, 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.

American Battery Technology Co Business Description

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Address 100 Washington Street, Suite 100, Reno, NV, USA, 89503
American Battery Technology Co is an integrated critical battery minerals company that develops technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and lithium-ion battery recycling. It operates battery recycling facilities that process materials from electric vehicle batteries, stationary battery energy storage systems, and consumer electronics. Additionally, the company advances lithium production projects using proprietary technology to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide. It generates revenue mainly from its recycling operations and is expanding capacity with strategic partnerships and government grants. The company's activities focus on creating a closed-loop battery materials supply chain to support sustainable manufacturing in the United States.
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