ARIS (Aris Mining) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


ARIS Aris Mining Corp ARIS
63 GF Score
Price $14.97
GF Value $7.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Aris Mining Moat Score?

Aris Mining ARIS -1.32% 63 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARIS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,611 Metals & Mining companies, Aris Mining ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

Aris Mining has No Moat: Aris Mining operates in a highly competitive mining industry with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant market share, brand strength, or proprietary technology. Regulatory barriers exist but are not exclusive, and there are no significant customer switching costs or network effects.

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 Aris Mining might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aris Mining  (NYSE:ARIS) 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

Aris Mining Moat Score Related Terms

ARIS vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Aris Mining'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.

Aris Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aris Mining's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Aris Mining (ARIS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 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, Aris Mining ranks #156 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Aris Mining's Moat Score too high?
Aris Mining's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Aris Mining's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aris Mining ranks #156 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aris Mining has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aris Mining's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aris Mining ranks #156 out of 2611 companies for Moat Score. This places Aris Mining in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Aris Mining's value of 3 is 200% above this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Moat Score among Metals & Mining companies is 1.00, based on 2,611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aris Mining's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% above the industry median. 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. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aris Mining'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 Aris Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aris Mining (ARIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.99, compared to a current price of $14.97 — trading 87.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Aris Mining's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Aris Mining (ARIS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 Aris Mining (ARIS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aris Mining stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.97 is trading 87.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.99. GuruFocus considers Aris Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARIS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $7.99 vs. price of $14.97 (87.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2611)

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

Aris Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges ZP1:GermanyARIS:Canada
Address 1021 W Hastings Street, Suite 2400, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 0C3
Aris Mining Corp is a Canadian gold mining company focused on South America. It is mainly engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of gold properties in Colombia and Guyana. Aris Mining operates the Segovia and Marmato Mines and the Soto Norte Project in Colombia. Additionally, it owns the Toroparu Project in Guyana. The company considers its Segovia and Marmato Mines in Colombia, its Toroparu Project in Guyana, its Soto Norte Project in Colombia, and its corporate functions in Canada and other corporate entities as its reportable segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from operations at the Segovia mines in Colombia.
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