AMR (Alpha Metallurgical Resources) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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AMR Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc AMR
83 GF Score
Price $138.40
GF Value $165.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Alpha Metallurgical Resources Moat Score?

Alpha Metallurgical Resources AMR +0.90% 83 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $165.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Steel companies, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks better than 98.6% on this metric.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has Narrow Moat: Alpha Metallurgical Resources benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the metallurgical coal industry. However, volatile commodity prices and regulatory challenges limit its moat strength.

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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources  (NYSE:AMR) 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

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Moat Score Related Terms

AMR vs SXC, METC, AREC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Alpha Metallurgical Resources'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.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 03, 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, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #9 out of 643 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Alpha Metallurgical Resources' Moat Score too high?
Alpha Metallurgical Resources' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #9 out of 643 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Metallurgical Resources has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Metallurgical Resources' Moat Score compare to SXC and METC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #9 out of 643 companies for Moat Score. This places Alpha Metallurgical Resources in the top 1% 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. Alpha Metallurgical Resources's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Metallurgical Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.96, compared to a current price of $138.40 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Alpha Metallurgical Resources' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 03, 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Metallurgical Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $138.40 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $165.96. GuruFocus considers Alpha Metallurgical Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AMR:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $165.96 vs. price of $138.40 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges 7K6:Germany
Address 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Bristol, TN, USA, 37620
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc is a Tennessee-based coal mining company with operations across Virginia and West Virginia. The company's portfolio of mining operations consists of underground mines, surface mines, and coal preparation plants. It produces low-ash metallurgical coal, including High-Vol. A, Mid-Vol., High-Vol. B, and Low-Vol. coal, which is shipped to domestic and international coke and steel producers. The reportable segment of the company is Met. It extracts, processes and markets met and thermal coal from deep and surface mines for sale to steel and coke producers, industrial customers, and electric utilities.
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