Arq (FRA:OXQ1) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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FRA:OXQ1 Arq Inc FRA:OXQ1
58 GF Score
Price €1.83
GF Value €3.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Arq Moat Score?

Arq FRA:OXQ1 -3.68% 58 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OXQ1 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Arq ranks better than 89.61% on this metric.

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

Arq has No Moat: Arq Inc has very weak competitive advantages. It lacks market leadership, strong brand strength, and significant customer switching costs. The energy sector is highly competitive, and Arq does not have a durable cost advantage or regulatory 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 Arq might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Arq  (FRA:OXQ1) 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

Arq Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:OXQ1 vs FTEK, BCHT, SCWO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Arq'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.

Arq Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Arq's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Arq (FRA:OXQ1) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 15, 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, Arq ranks #315 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Arq's Moat Score too high?
Arq's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Arq ranks #315 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arq has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arq's Moat Score compare to FTEK and BCHT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Arq ranks #315 out of 3033 companies for Moat Score. This places Arq 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Arq'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 Arq stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arq (FRA:OXQ1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.74, compared to a current price of €1.83 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Arq's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Arq (FRA:OXQ1), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 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 Arq (FRA:OXQ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arq stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.83 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.74. GuruFocus considers Arq to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OXQ1:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €3.74 vs. price of €1.83 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OXQ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arq Business Description

Other Exchanges ARQ:USA
Address 8051 East Maplewood Avenue, Suite 210, Greenwood Village, CO, USA, 80111
Arq Inc is an environmental technology company principally engaged in the sale of consumable air, water, and soil treatment solutions, including activated carbon (AC) and chemical technologies. The company manufactures and sells activated carbon and other chemicals used to capture and remove contaminants for the coal-fired power generation, industrial, municipal water and air, water and soil treatment, and remediation markets. Some of the products in its portfolio are Powdered Activated Carbon, Granular Activated Carbon, and Colloidal Carbon Product, among others.
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