Algoma Central (FRA:ACH) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:ACH Algoma Central Corp FRA:ACH
72 GF Score
Price €13.60
GF Value €9.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Algoma Central Moat Score?

Algoma Central FRA:ACH 72 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ACH with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, Algoma Central ranks better than 93.37% on this metric.

Algoma Central has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Algoma Central has Narrow Moat: Algoma Central Corp benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its strong market position in the Great Lakes shipping industry, providing some pricing power and customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant network effects or proprietary technology that would elevate it to a wide moat.

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 Algoma Central might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Algoma Central  (FRA:ACH) 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

Algoma Central Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:ACH vs KEX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Algoma Central'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.

Algoma Central Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Algoma Central's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Algoma Central (FRA:ACH) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Algoma Central ranks #70 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Algoma Central's Moat Score too high?
Algoma Central's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #70 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Algoma Central has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Central's Moat Score compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #70 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places Algoma Central in the top 7% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Algoma Central's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Central stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central (FRA:ACH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.90, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Algoma Central's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Algoma Central (FRA:ACH), the current Moat Score is 5 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.

Is Algoma Central (FRA:ACH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.60 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.90. GuruFocus considers Algoma Central to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ACH:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €9.90 vs. price of €13.60 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Algoma Central Business Description

Other Exchanges AGMJF:USAALC:Canada
Address 63 Church Street, Suite 600, St. Catharines, ON, CAN, L2R 3C4
Algoma Central Corp owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers, and product tankers. The company operates its business through segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk which generates key revenue, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, and Corporate. The company also earns revenues from marine operations through contracts of affreightment, time charters, and pool revenue.
72GF Score

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