Ambiq Micro (SGX:AMQ) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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What is Ambiq Micro Moat Score?

Ambiq Micro SGX:AMQ 5 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:AMQ with a GF Score™ of 5/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Semiconductors companies, Ambiq Micro ranks better than 93.38% on this metric.

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

Ambiq Micro has Narrow Moat: Ambiq Micro Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property in low-power microcontroller technology, which provides some customer switching costs. However, the market is competitive, limiting its pricing power and market share sustainability.

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 Ambiq Micro might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ambiq Micro  (SGX:AMQ) 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

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SGX:AMQ vs : Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Ambiq Micro'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.

Ambiq Micro Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ambiq Micro's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Ambiq Micro (SGX:AMQ) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 16, 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, Ambiq Micro ranks #66 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Ambiq Micro's Moat Score too high?
Ambiq Micro's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Ambiq Micro ranks #66 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ambiq Micro has a GF Score™ of 5/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambiq Micro's Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ambiq Micro ranks #66 out of 997 companies for Moat Score. This places Ambiq Micro 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. Ambiq Micro'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 Ambiq Micro stock overvalued right now?
Ambiq Micro (SGX:AMQ) has a current Moat Score of 5. The current Moat Score is 5. Ambiq Micro's overall GF Score™ is 5/100 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 Ambiq Micro (SGX:AMQ), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Ambiq Micro Business Description

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Address 6500 River Place Boulevard, Building 7, Suite 200, Austin, TX, USA, 78730
Ambiq Micro Inc is a fabless semiconductor company that has developed technology based on a patented Sub-threshold Power Optimized Technology (SPOT) platform that significantly reduces the amount of power consumed by integrated circuits. It is a pioneer and provider of ultra-low power semiconductor solutions designed to address the power consumption challenges of general purpose and AI compute - especially at the edge. The company provides a full-stack solution encompassing tightly integrated hardware and software. Its solutions include a diverse family of systems-on-chip (SoCs) and the software required to enable on-chip AI processing, general compute, sensing, security, storage, wireless connectivity, and developed graphics.
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