Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:AOC Aluminum Corp of China Ltd FRA:AOC
81 GF Score
Price €0.84
GF Value €0.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Aluminum of China Moat Score?

Aluminum of China FRA:AOC +0.96% 81 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AOC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,608 Metals & Mining companies, Aluminum of China ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.

Aluminum of China has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Aluminum of China has Narrow Moat: Aluminum Corp of China Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its economies of scale and significant market share in the aluminum industry. It benefits from cost advantages and regulatory support in China, but global competition and commodity price volatility prevent it from achieving 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 Aluminum of China might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Aluminum of China  (FRA:AOC) 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

Aluminum of China Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:AOC vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluminum of China'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.

Aluminum of China Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Aluminum of China's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 05, 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, Aluminum of China ranks #7 out of 2608 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Aluminum of China's Moat Score too high?
Aluminum of China's current Moat Score is 6. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Aluminum of China's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluminum of China ranks #7 out of 2608 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aluminum of China has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluminum of China's Moat Score compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluminum of China ranks #7 out of 2608 companies for Moat Score. This places Aluminum of China in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Aluminum of China's value of 6 is 500% 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 2,608 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. Aluminum of China's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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. Aluminum of China's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluminum of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.82, compared to a current price of €0.84 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Aluminum of China's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 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 Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.84 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.82. GuruFocus considers Aluminum of China to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AOC:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €0.82 vs. price of €0.84 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Metals & Mining median (#7 of 2608)

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

Aluminum of China Business Description

Address No. 62 North Xizhimen Street, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100082
Aluminum Corp of China Ltd is an aluminum producer. Its main business includes exploration and mining of resources such as bauxite and coal, production, sales, technology research and development of alumina, primary aluminum, aluminum alloys, and carbon products, international trade, logistics industry, thermal and new energy power generation, etc. The company's reportable operating segments are: the alumina segment, the primary aluminum segment, the energy segment, the marketing segment, and the corporate and other segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the primary aluminum segment, which consists of procuring alumina and other raw materials, supplemental materials, and electricity power, and smelting alumina to produce primary aluminum.
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