AVLND (Avalon Advanced Materials) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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54 GF Score
Price $5.65
GF Value $514.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Avalon Advanced Materials Moat Score?

Avalon Advanced Materials AVLND +6.85% 54 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates AVLND with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $514.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,609 Metals & Mining companies, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

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

Avalon Advanced Materials has No Moat: Avalon Advanced Materials operates in a highly competitive materials sector with no significant cost advantages or intellectual property. The company lacks strong market leadership or regulatory barriers.

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 Avalon Advanced Materials might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Avalon Advanced Materials  (OTCPK:AVLND) 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

Avalon Advanced Materials Moat Score Related Terms

Avalon Advanced Materials Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Avalon Advanced Materials'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.

Avalon Advanced Materials Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Avalon Advanced Materials's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLND) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 14, 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, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #156 out of 2609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials' Moat Score too high?
Avalon Advanced Materials' current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Avalon Advanced Materials' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #156 out of 2609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avalon Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Advanced Materials' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #156 out of 2609 companies for Moat Score. This places Avalon Advanced Materials in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Avalon Advanced Materials' 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 2,609 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. Avalon Advanced Materials'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. Avalon Advanced Materials'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 Avalon Advanced Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $514.33, compared to a current price of $5.65 — trading 98.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Avalon Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLND), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.65 is trading 98.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $514.33. GuruFocus considers Avalon Advanced Materials to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AVLND:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $514.33 vs. price of $5.65 (98.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2609)

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

Avalon Advanced Materials Business Description

Address 130 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2060, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 3P5
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc is a mineral exploration and development company. It is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of specialty and critical minerals properties, located principally in Canada. It holds an exploration license within four claims in the East Kemptville area of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The company also holds an interest in a mining lease in the Warren Township Anorthosite Project, Nechalacho REE Project, and Net Smelter Returns (NSR) rights in the East Cedartree Gold Property, and the Wolf Mountain Platinum-Palladium Project located near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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