AREC (American Resources) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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AREC American Resources Corp AREC
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What is American Resources Moat Score?

American Resources AREC -1.68% 30 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates AREC with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Waste Management companies, American Resources ranks better than 89.8% on this metric.

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

American Resources has No Moat: American Resources Corp has limited market share and lacks significant regulatory barriers or proprietary technology. The company's competitive advantages are weak and transient in the resource extraction industry.

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

American Resources  (NAS:AREC) 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 Resources Moat Score Related Terms

AREC vs METC, SXC, HCC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, American 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.

American Resources Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, American Resources's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Resources'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 Resources (AREC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 19, 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 Resources ranks #26 out of 255 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is American Resources' Moat Score too high?
American Resources' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, American Resources ranks #26 out of 255 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Resources has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Resources' Moat Score compare to METC and SXC?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, American Resources ranks #26 out of 255 companies for Moat Score. This places American Resources in the top 10% 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 Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management 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 Resources'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 Resources stock overvalued right now?
American Resources (AREC) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. American Resources' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 American Resources (AREC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 19, 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.

American Resources Business Description

Address 12115 Visionary Way, Fishers, IN, USA, 46038
American Resources Corp is engaged in the aggregation, recovery, recycling, and sale of recovered metal and steel materials. The company operates through two segments: Corporate and Electrified Materials. The Electrified Materials segment focuses on processing and recycling recovered metal and steel products.
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