ARX (Accelerant Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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What is Accelerant Holdings Moat Score?

Accelerant Holdings ARX -0.20% 12 Moat Score is 5 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARX with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 589 Insurance companies, Accelerant Holdings ranks better than 88.62% on this metric.

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

Accelerant Holdings has Narrow Moat: Accelerant Holdings has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand strength and customer loyalty in its niche market. While it benefits from some economies of scale, it lacks significant network effects or regulatory barriers that would elevate it to 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 Accelerant Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Accelerant Holdings  (NYSE:ARX) 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

Accelerant Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

ARX vs BWIN, NP, CRVL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Accelerant Holdings'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.

Accelerant Holdings Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Accelerant Holdings'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?
Accelerant Holdings (ARX) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Sep. 08, 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, Accelerant Holdings ranks #67 out of 589 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Accelerant Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Accelerant Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Accelerant Holdings ranks #67 out of 589 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Accelerant Holdings has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accelerant Holdings' Moat Score compare to BWIN and NP?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Accelerant Holdings ranks #67 out of 589 companies for Moat Score. This places Accelerant Holdings 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. Accelerant Holdings'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 Accelerant Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Accelerant Holdings (ARX) has a current Moat Score of 5. The current Moat Score is 5. Accelerant Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Accelerant Holdings (ARX), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Sep. 08, 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.

Accelerant Holdings Business Description

Address c/o Accelerant Re (Cayman) Ltd, West Bay Road, Unit 106, Windward 3, Regatta Office Park, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1108
Accelerant Holdings operates as a data-driven risk exchange that connects selected specialty insurance underwriters with risk capital partners. The company operates in three segments: Exchange Services, MGA Operations, and Underwriting. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Underwriting segment, which contains all revenue and expenses associated with the underwriting of insurance policies and assumption of reinsurance policies issued or accepted by Accelerant's consolidated insurance and reinsurance companies. Geographically, it operates in North America, the UK, and the EU, out of which it derives maximum revenue from North America.
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