AMWL (American Well) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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Price $11.92
GF Value $6.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is American Well Moat Score?

American Well AMWL +0.17% 50 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, American Well ranks better than 84.45% on this metric.

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

American Well has No Moat: American Well Corp operates in the telehealth sector, which is rapidly evolving and competitive. The company lacks significant network effects, customer switching costs, or proprietary technology to establish a durable competitive advantage.

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 Well might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

American Well  (NYSE:AMWL) 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 Well Moat Score Related Terms

AMWL vs LFMD, SY, HCAT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, American Well'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 Well Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where American Well'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 Well (AMWL) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 25, 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 Well ranks #104 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is American Well's Moat Score too high?
American Well's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, American Well ranks #104 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Well has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Well's Moat Score compare to LFMD and SY?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Well ranks #104 out of 669 companies for Moat Score. This places American Well 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 Well'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 Well stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Well (AMWL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.41, compared to a current price of $11.92 — trading 86% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. American Well's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Well (AMWL), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 25, 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 Well (AMWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Well stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.92 is trading 86% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.41. GuruFocus considers American Well to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMWL:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $6.41 vs. price of $11.92 (86% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

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

American Well Business Description

Address 75 State Street, 26th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
American Well Corp is an enterprise platform and software company digitally enabling hybrid care by offering payers and health systems a technology-enabled care platform. The Amwell Platform, its cloud-based enablement platform, digitally enables a scalable healthcare experience across all care settings by enabling critical services like virtual primary care, urgent care, clinical partner programs, scheduling visits, etc. Additionally, the healthcare providers can use the platform to access familiar workflows for taking notes, prescribing, referencing clinical treatment guidelines, and other related activities. The firm also offers various paid services, including licensed clinical staffing, implementation support, workflow design, etc, to help clients execute their hybrid care strategies.
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