BTMCQ (Bitcoin Depot) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is Bitcoin Depot Moat Score?

Bitcoin Depot BTMCQ Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 25, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 836 Capital Markets companies, Bitcoin Depot ranks better than 89.71% on this metric.

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

Bitcoin Depot has No Moat: Bitcoin Depot Inc has a very weak moat with limited customer switching costs and no significant regulatory barriers. The cryptocurrency ATM market is highly competitive with low entry 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 Bitcoin Depot might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Bitcoin Depot  (OTCPK:BTMCQ) 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

Bitcoin Depot Moat Score Related Terms

BTMCQ vs BEGI, MNTR, LGHL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Bitcoin Depot'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.

Bitcoin Depot Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Bitcoin Depot's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Bitcoin Depot (BTMCQ) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 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, Bitcoin Depot ranks #86 out of 836 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Bitcoin Depot's Moat Score too high?
Bitcoin Depot's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Bitcoin Depot ranks #86 out of 836 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Bitcoin Depot's Moat Score compare to BEGI and MNTR?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Bitcoin Depot ranks #86 out of 836 companies for Moat Score. This places Bitcoin Depot 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets 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. Bitcoin Depot'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 Bitcoin Depot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bitcoin Depot (BTMCQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.78, compared to a current price of $0.02 — trading 99.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Bitcoin Depot (BTMCQ), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 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.

Bitcoin Depot Business Description

Address 8601 Dunwoody Place, Suite 750, Sandy Springs, GA, USA, 30350
Bitcoin Depot Inc owns and operates the widest network of BTMs across North America where customers can buy and sell Bitcoin. Bitcoin Depot helps power the digital economy for users of cash. It has locations across the U.S. and Canada at, among others, the following types of retailers: Convenience Stores and Gas Station Chains, Pharmacies and Grocers and Mall Operators.