AMS (American Shared Hospital Services) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


AMS American Shared Hospital Services AMS
51 GF Score
Price $1.61
GF Value $3.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is American Shared Hospital Services Moat Score?

American Shared Hospital Services AMS +1.26% 51 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, American Shared Hospital Services ranks better than 84.29% on this metric.

American Shared Hospital Services has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Shared Hospital Services has No Moat: The company operates in a competitive healthcare services market with limited market share and lacks significant regulatory barriers or proprietary technology, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Shared Hospital Services might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Shared Hospital Services  (AMEX:AMS) 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 Shared Hospital Services Moat Score Related Terms

AMS vs BICX, GBCS, BMGL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services'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 Shared Hospital Services Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services'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?
American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 26, 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 Shared Hospital Services ranks #107 out of 681 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Moat Score too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #107 out of 681 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Shared Hospital Services has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Shared Hospital Services' Moat Score compare to BICX and GBCS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #107 out of 681 companies for Moat Score. This places American Shared Hospital Services in the top 16% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Shared Hospital Services'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 American Shared Hospital Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.41, compared to a current price of $1.61 — trading 52.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. American Shared Hospital Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 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 American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.61 is trading 52.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41. GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AMS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $1.61 (52.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 warning signs

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

American Shared Hospital Services Business Description

Address 601 Montgomery Street, Suite 850, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111-2619
American Shared Hospital Services provides stereotactic radiosurgery equipment, Advanced radiation therapy, and related equipment. It currently provides Gamma Knife units to medical centers and stand-alone facilities. Company operates in two segments, the medical equipment leasing segment where a contract exists between the hospital and the Company and the direct patient services segment, where a contract exists between the Company facilities and the individual treated at the facility. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates through the following operations: Gamma Knife, Advanced Radiation Therapy Equipment and Services, and Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Operations. It generates it's key revenue from the domestic market.
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