archTIS (ASX:AR9) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


What is archTIS Moat Score?

archTIS ASX:AR9 +23.19% Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,843 Software companies, archTIS ranks better than 90.15% on this metric.

archTIS has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

archTIS has Narrow Moat: archTIS benefits from proprietary technology in cybersecurity, providing some customer switching costs and regulatory advantages. However, it lacks strong brand recognition and economies of scale, limiting its moat to a modest level.

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 archTIS might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

archTIS  (ASX:AR9) 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

archTIS Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:AR9 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, archTIS'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.

archTIS Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, archTIS's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
archTIS (ASX:AR9) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, archTIS ranks #280 out of 2843 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is archTIS's Moat Score too high?
archTIS's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, archTIS ranks #280 out of 2843 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does archTIS's Moat Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, archTIS ranks #280 out of 2843 companies for Moat Score. This places archTIS 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. archTIS's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is archTIS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, archTIS (ASX:AR9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.11, compared to a current price of A$0.09 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 archTIS (ASX:AR9), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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.

archTIS Business Description

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Address 10 National Circuit, Level 3, archTIS House, Barton, Canberra, ACT, AUS, 2600
archTIS Ltd is a provider of software solutions for the secure collaboration of sensitive information. Its product and solutions offerings include Kojensi, a file-sharing and document collaboration software; NC Protect, a dynamic data-centric protection solution for Microsoft 365, SharePoint servers, and file shares; NC Encrypt; and archTIS Trusted Data Integration (TDI). In addition, the company offers consulting and solutions services for secure information sharing and inter-organisational collaboration related to its software products. It operates under a single operating segment, selling software and services relating to information management, sharing, and collaboration.