ACRG (American Clean Resources Group) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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What is American Clean Resources Group Moat Score?

American Clean Resources Group ACRG +8.91% 29 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACRG with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,602 Metals & Mining companies, American Clean Resources Group ranks better than 83.28% on this metric.

American Clean Resources Group has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Clean Resources Group has No Moat: ACRG lacks significant market leadership, network effects, or proprietary technology. The company operates in a highly competitive industry with low barriers to entry and no discernible cost advantages or strong brand presence.

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 Clean Resources Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Clean Resources Group  (OTCPK:ACRG) 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 Clean Resources Group Moat Score Related Terms

ACRG vs THMG, GRML, SRGZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, American Clean Resources Group'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 Clean Resources Group Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, American Clean Resources Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Clean Resources Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
American Clean Resources Group (ACRG) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 04, 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 Clean Resources Group ranks #435 out of 2602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is American Clean Resources Group's Moat Score too high?
American Clean Resources Group's current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. American Clean Resources Group's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Clean Resources Group ranks #435 out of 2602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Clean Resources Group has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Clean Resources Group's Moat Score compare to THMG and GRML?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, American Clean Resources Group ranks #435 out of 2602 companies for Moat Score. This places American Clean Resources Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. American Clean Resources Group's value of 2 is 100% above this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Moat Score among Metals & Mining companies is 1.00, based on 2,602 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Clean Resources Group's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% above the industry median. 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. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Clean Resources Group'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 Clean Resources Group stock overvalued right now?
American Clean Resources Group (ACRG) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. American Clean Resources Group's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Clean Resources Group (ACRG), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 04, 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 Clean Resources Group Business Description

Address 12567 West Cedar Drive, Suite 104, Lakewood, CO, USA, 80228-2039
American Clean Resources Group Inc is an exploration-stage company that plans to be a custom processing and permitted toll milling service provider for minerals in the gold, silver, and platinum metal groups. The company seeks to provide toll milling and refining services by building a facility on its Tonopah property, which includes an analytical lab, pyrometallurgical, and hydrometallurgical recovery plant. The company has one operating segment, which is mining gold and silver from its Tonopah property.
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