AMSF (AMERISAFE) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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AMSF AMERISAFE Inc AMSF
59 GF Score
Price $29.81
GF Value $39.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is AMERISAFE Moat Score?

AMERISAFE AMSF +0.40% 59 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMSF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Insurance companies, AMERISAFE ranks better than 88.72% on this metric.

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

AMERISAFE has Narrow Moat: AMERISAFE has a solid position in workers' compensation insurance with strong customer loyalty and brand strength. However, it lacks significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses to ensure a wide moat.

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 AMERISAFE might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

AMERISAFE  (NAS:AMSF) 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

AMERISAFE Moat Score Related Terms

AMSF vs ITIC, TIPT, MBI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, AMERISAFE'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.

AMERISAFE Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, AMERISAFE's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
AMERISAFE (AMSF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 06, 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, AMERISAFE ranks #67 out of 594 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is AMERISAFE's Moat Score too high?
AMERISAFE's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, AMERISAFE ranks #67 out of 594 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AMERISAFE has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMERISAFE's Moat Score compare to ITIC and TIPT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, AMERISAFE ranks #67 out of 594 companies for Moat Score. This places AMERISAFE in the top 11% 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 an Insurance company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Insurance 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. AMERISAFE'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 AMERISAFE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMERISAFE (AMSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.50, compared to a current price of $29.81 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. AMERISAFE's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 AMERISAFE (AMSF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 06, 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 AMERISAFE (AMSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMERISAFE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $29.81 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.50. GuruFocus considers AMERISAFE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AMSF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $39.50 vs. price of $29.81 (24.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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

AMERISAFE Business Description

Other Exchanges A3I:Germany
Address 2301 Highway 190 West, DeRidder, LA, USA, 70634
AMERISAFE Inc is a specialty provider of workers' compensation insurance focused on small to mid-sized employers engaged in hazardous industries, principally construction, trucking, logging and lumber, agriculture, manufacturing, maritime, and telecommunications. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of premiums. The Company operates as a single reportable segment, Insurance Operations.
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