Reliance (MEX:RS) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


MEX:RS Reliance Inc MEX:RS
89 GF Score
Price MXN5,529.80
GF Value MXN4,978.90
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Reliance Moat Score?

Reliance MEX:RS 89 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,978.90. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 644 Steel companies, Reliance ranks better than 99.84% on this metric.

Reliance has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Reliance has Wide Moat: Reliance Inc possesses a wide moat with durable cost advantages, a superior distribution network, and significant market leadership. The company benefits from strong pricing power and economies of scale, ensuring a robust competitive position in the metals service industry.

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 Reliance might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Reliance  (MEX:RS) 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

Reliance Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:RS vs TX, CLF, STLD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Reliance'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.

Reliance Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Reliance's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


MEX:RS
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Reliance (MEX:RS) has a Moat Score of 7 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, Reliance ranks #1 out of 644 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Reliance's Moat Score too high?
Reliance's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Reliance ranks #1 out of 644 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reliance has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliance's Moat Score compare to TX and CLF?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Reliance ranks #1 out of 644 companies for Moat Score. This places Reliance in the top 0% 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. Reliance's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliance stock overvalued right now?
Reliance (MEX:RS) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,978.90, compared to a current price of MXN5,529.80 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Reliance's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Reliance (MEX:RS), the current Moat Score is 7 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 Reliance (MEX:RS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN5,529.80 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,978.90.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RS:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN4,978.90 vs. price of MXN5,529.80 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Reliance Business Description

Other Exchanges RS:USARS6:Germany
Address 735 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85009
Reliance Inc operates a network of companies providing diversified metal solutions and is the metals service center company. It distributes a full line of over 100,000 metal products, including alloy, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium and other specialty steel products. The company services more than 125,000 customers in a variety of industries, including consumer products, general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, industrial machinery and heavy industry. It also services the auto industry, through its toll processing operations where it processes customer-owned metal for a fee.
89GF Score

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