Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


TSX:AYA Aya Gold & Silver Inc TSX:AYA
80 GF Score
Price C$26.67
GF Value C$69.23
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Aya Gold & Silver Moat Score?

Aya Gold & Silver TSX:AYA -5.56% 80 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:AYA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$69.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,607 Metals & Mining companies, Aya Gold & Silver ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

Aya Gold & Silver has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aya Gold & Silver has No Moat: Aya Gold & Silver Inc lacks significant market leadership or durable cost advantages. The mining industry is highly competitive with minimal barriers to entry, and the company does not possess strong brand strength or intellectual property.

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 Aya Gold & Silver might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aya Gold & Silver  (TSX:AYA) 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

Aya Gold & Silver Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:AYA vs EXK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Silver subindustry, Aya Gold & Silver'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.

Aya Gold & Silver Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aya Gold & Silver's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aya Gold & Silver's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 08, 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, Aya Gold & Silver ranks #156 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Aya Gold & Silver's Moat Score too high?
Aya Gold & Silver's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Aya Gold & Silver's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aya Gold & Silver ranks #156 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aya Gold & Silver has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aya Gold & Silver's Moat Score compare to EXK?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aya Gold & Silver ranks #156 out of 2607 companies for Moat Score. This places Aya Gold & Silver in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Aya Gold & Silver's value of 3 is 200% 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 2,607 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. Aya Gold & Silver's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Aya Gold & Silver's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aya Gold & Silver stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$69.23, compared to a current price of C$26.67 — trading 61.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Aya Gold & Silver's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 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 Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aya Gold & Silver stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$26.67 is trading 61.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$69.23. GuruFocus considers Aya Gold & Silver to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AYA:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: C$69.23 vs. price of C$26.67 (61.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2607)

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

Aya Gold & Silver Business Description

Other Exchanges AYA:USA0HE:Germany
Address 1320 Graham Boulevard, Suite 132, Mont-Royal, QC, CAN, H3P 3C8
Aya Gold & Silver Inc is a Canadian-based precious metals mining corporation active across the full mining life-cycle, from discovery and development through to production. It operates in Morocco. The company's flagship asset is the Zgounder Silver Mine, recognized for its rare, high-grade silver mineralization. The mine is located along the Anti-Atlas fault, one of North Africa's geologically rich and underexplored regions, known for hosting silver, gold, and base metal deposits. Aya also owns an 85% interest in the Boumadine polymetallic project, which is currently at the exploration and evaluation stage. It operates in single segment of mining industry and its products are precious metals ingots and concentrate which are refined or smelted into pure silver and sold to metal brokers.
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