ASM (Avino Silver & Gold Mines) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ASM Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd ASM
78 GF Score
Price $5.98
GF Value $2.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Avino Silver & Gold Mines Moat Score?

Avino Silver & Gold Mines ASM +2.05% 78 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Avino Silver & Gold Mines ranks better than 83.25% on this metric.

Avino Silver & Gold Mines has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Avino Silver & Gold Mines has No Moat: Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd operates in a highly competitive and volatile mining industry with limited market leadership and no significant cost advantages or proprietary technology. The company lacks strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Avino Silver & Gold Mines might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Avino Silver & Gold Mines  (AMEX:ASM) 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

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Moat Score Related Terms

ASM vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Avino Silver & Gold Mines'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.

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Avino Silver & Gold Mines's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 26, 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, Avino Silver & Gold Mines ranks #438 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Avino Silver & Gold Mines' Moat Score too high?
Avino Silver & Gold Mines' current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Avino Silver & Gold Mines' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avino Silver & Gold Mines ranks #438 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avino Silver & Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avino Silver & Gold Mines' Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avino Silver & Gold Mines ranks #438 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Avino Silver & Gold Mines in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Avino Silver & Gold Mines' 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 2,615 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. Avino Silver & Gold Mines'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. Avino Silver & Gold Mines'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 Avino Silver & Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.09, compared to a current price of $5.98 — trading 186.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Avino Silver & Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 26, 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 Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avino Silver & Gold Mines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.98 is trading 186.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.09. GuruFocus considers Avino Silver & Gold Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASM:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $2.09 vs. price of $5.98 (186.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Metals & Mining median (#438 of 2615)

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

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Business Description

Address 570 Granville Street, Suite 900, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3P1
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd is a mineral resource company. It is engaged in the exploration, extraction, and processing of silver, gold, and copper and the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties. The company generates majority of its revenues through the sale of Copper produced from its mines. Its project portfolio includes Avino; San Gonzalo; Oxide Tailings; Bralorne Gold and others.
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