AWX (Avalon Holdings) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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AWX Avalon Holdings Corp AWX
67 GF Score
Price $2.58
GF Value $2.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Avalon Holdings Moat Score?

Avalon Holdings AWX +1.18% 67 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates AWX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 252 Waste Management companies, Avalon Holdings ranks better than 86.9% on this metric.

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

Avalon Holdings has No Moat: Avalon Holdings Corp operates in a competitive waste management industry with no significant market share, brand strength, or cost advantages, 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 Avalon Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Avalon Holdings  (AMEX:AWX) 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 Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

AWX vs AQMS, OCLN, CDTG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Avalon 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.

Avalon Holdings Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Avalon Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


AWX
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Avalon Holdings (AWX) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 25, 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 Holdings ranks #33 out of 252 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Avalon Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Avalon Holdings' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Holdings ranks #33 out of 252 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avalon Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Holdings' Moat Score compare to AQMS and OCLN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Avalon Holdings ranks #33 out of 252 companies for Moat Score. This places Avalon Holdings in the top 13% 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 Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management 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. Avalon Holdings'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 Avalon Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Holdings (AWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $2.58 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Avalon Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Holdings (AWX), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 25, 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 Holdings (AWX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.58 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59. GuruFocus considers Avalon Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AWX:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $2.58 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Avalon Holdings Business Description

Address One American Way, Warren, OH, USA, 44484-5555
Avalon Holdings Corp is a waste management company. The company provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets. The company has two operating segments. The Waste management services segment, which is the key revenue driver, provides hazardous and non-hazardous brokerage and management services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental customers, captive landfill management for an industrial customer, and saltwater injection well operations. Its Golf and related operations segment consists of four golf courses and associated clubhouses, which provide dining and banquet facilities, a hotel which provides lodging and resort-related amenities.
67GF Score

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