FASLF (First Andes Silver) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


What is First Andes Silver Moat Score?

First Andes Silver FASLF Moat Score is 1 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, First Andes Silver ranks better than 60.15% on this metric.

First Andes Silver has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

First Andes Silver has No Moat: First Andes Silver Ltd is a small player in the mining industry with no significant market leadership, brand strength, or cost advantages. The company faces intense competition and lacks proprietary technology or regulatory barriers to protect its 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 First Andes Silver might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

First Andes Silver  (OTCPK:FASLF) 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

First Andes Silver Moat Score Related Terms

FASLF vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, First Andes Silver'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.

First Andes Silver Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where First Andes Silver's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
First Andes Silver (FASLF) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jun. 27, 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, First Andes Silver ranks #1042 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is First Andes Silver's Moat Score too high?
First Andes Silver's current Moat Score is 1. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. First Andes Silver's value of 1 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Andes Silver ranks #1042 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does First Andes Silver's Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Andes Silver ranks #1042 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This puts First Andes Silver in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. First Andes Silver's value of 1 is 0% at 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. First Andes Silver's current Moat Score of 1 is 0% at 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. First Andes Silver's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Andes Silver stock overvalued right now?
First Andes Silver (FASLF) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1 and 0% at the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. 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 First Andes Silver (FASLF), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jun. 27, 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.

First Andes Silver Business Description

Other Exchanges 9TZ0:GermanyFAS:Canada
Address 1100 - 1199 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3T5
First Andes Silver Ltd is an exploration-stage company focusing on mineral properties in Peru. It owns a hundred percent interest in the high-grade Santas Gloria silver property, located approximately one hundred kilometers from Lima, Peru.