ARSMF (Ares Strategic Mining) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


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What is Ares Strategic Mining Moat Score?

Ares Strategic Mining ARSMF +0.64% 23 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARSMF with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,611 Metals & Mining companies, Ares Strategic Mining ranks better than 83.22% on this metric.

Ares Strategic Mining has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ares Strategic Mining has No Moat: Ares Strategic Mining operates in a competitive mining industry with limited market share and no significant cost advantages or intellectual property. The company lacks the necessary elements 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 Ares Strategic Mining might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ares Strategic Mining  (OTCPK:ARSMF) 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

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Ares Strategic Mining Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Ares Strategic 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.

Ares Strategic Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Ares Strategic Mining (ARSMF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 01, 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, Ares Strategic Mining ranks #438 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Ares Strategic Mining's Moat Score too high?
Ares Strategic Mining's current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ares Strategic Mining's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Strategic Mining ranks #438 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ares Strategic Mining has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Strategic Mining's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Ares Strategic Mining ranks #438 out of 2611 companies for Moat Score. This places Ares Strategic Mining in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ares Strategic Mining's value of 2 is 100% 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. Ares Strategic Mining's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. Ares Strategic Mining's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Strategic Mining stock overvalued right now?
Ares Strategic Mining (ARSMF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Ares Strategic Mining's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Ares Strategic Mining (ARSMF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 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.

Ares Strategic Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges N8I:GermanyARS:Canada
Address 409 Granville Street, Suite 1001, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1T2
Ares Strategic Mining Inc is a junior natural resource mining company. The Company has one reportable segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties. It is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of lithium resource properties. Its projects include Lost Sheep, Vanadium Ridge Property, Liard Property, jackpot lake property, Wilcox playa and Ontario properties.
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