AESI (Atlas Energy Solutions) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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AESI Atlas Energy Solutions Inc AESI
88 GF Score
Price $12.45
GF Value $15.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Atlas Energy Solutions Moat Score?

Atlas Energy Solutions AESI +5.60% 88 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates AESI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Oil & Gas companies, Atlas Energy Solutions ranks better than 76.5% on this metric.

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

Atlas Energy Solutions has No Moat: Atlas Energy Solutions Inc lacks significant market leadership or unique competitive advantages. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers that would provide a durable competitive edge.

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 Atlas Energy Solutions might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Atlas Energy Solutions  (NYSE:AESI) 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

Atlas Energy Solutions Moat Score Related Terms

AESI vs HLX, PUMP, VTOL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Atlas Energy Solutions'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.

Atlas Energy Solutions Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Atlas Energy Solutions's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Energy Solutions's Moat Score falls into.


AESI
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 17, 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, Atlas Energy Solutions ranks #246 out of 1047 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Atlas Energy Solutions' Moat Score too high?
Atlas Energy Solutions' current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Atlas Energy Solutions' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Energy Solutions ranks #246 out of 1047 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atlas Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Energy Solutions' Moat Score compare to HLX and PUMP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Atlas Energy Solutions ranks #246 out of 1047 companies for Moat Score. This places Atlas Energy Solutions in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Atlas Energy Solutions' value of 3 is 200% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,047 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. Atlas Energy Solutions's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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 Oil & Gas 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. Atlas Energy Solutions'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 Atlas Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.84, compared to a current price of $12.45 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Atlas Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 17, 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 Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Energy Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.45 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.84. GuruFocus considers Atlas Energy Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AESI:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $15.84 vs. price of $12.45 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#246 of 1047)

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

Atlas Energy Solutions Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5918 West Courtyard Drive, Suite 500, Austin, TX, USA, 78730
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc is a provider of proppant and logistics services to the oil and natural gas industry within the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico, the active oil and natural gas basin in North America. Proppant is necessary to facilitate the recovery of hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells. One hundred percent of its sand reserves are located in Winkler and Ward Counties, Texas, within the Permian Basin, and its operations consist of proppant production and processing facilities, including two facilities near Kermit, Texas, and a third facility near Monahans, Texas.
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