ACHR (Archer Aviation) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


ACHR Archer Aviation Inc ACHR
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What is Archer Aviation Moat Score?

Archer Aviation ACHR -3.90% 31 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACHR with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Archer Aviation ranks better than 73.56% on this metric.

Archer Aviation has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Archer Aviation has No Moat: Archer Aviation Inc is in a nascent industry with limited market leadership and no significant customer switching costs. While it may have some proprietary technology, it lacks strong brand strength, regulatory barriers, or a superior distribution network to establish a durable competitive advantage.

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 Archer Aviation might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Archer Aviation  (NYSE:ACHR) 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

Archer Aviation Moat Score Related Terms

ACHR vs BETA, AADX, YSS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Archer Aviation'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.

Archer Aviation Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Archer Aviation's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archer Aviation's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Archer Aviation (ACHR) has a Moat Score of 3 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, Archer Aviation ranks #92 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Archer Aviation's Moat Score too high?
Archer Aviation's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #92 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer Aviation has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer Aviation's Moat Score compare to BETA and AADX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #92 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This puts Archer Aviation in the upper half of its industry. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Archer Aviation's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Archer Aviation (ACHR) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Archer Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Archer Aviation (ACHR), the current Moat Score is 3 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.

Archer Aviation Business Description

Other Exchanges ACHR:MexicoA1C0:Germany
Address 190 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Archer Aviation Inc advances the benefits of sustainable air mobility. The company is engaged in designing and developing a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing eVTOL aircraft for use in UAM networks. It is creating an electric airline that moves people throughout cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. The company is building a platform to deliver aircraft, technologies, and services to customers world-wide across commercial and defense sectors.
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