Avante (TSXV:XX) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSXV:XX Avante Corp TSXV:XX
57 GF Score
Price C$1.82
GF Value C$1.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Avante Moat Score?

Avante TSXV:XX +1.11% 57 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:XX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Avante ranks better than 84.1% on this metric.

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

Avante has No Moat: Avante Corp lacks significant market leadership and customer switching costs. It does not possess strong brand strength or intellectual property that would provide a durable competitive advantage. The company operates in a competitive industry with low barriers to entry, resulting in a very weak 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 Avante might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Avante  (TSXV:XX) 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

Avante Moat Score Related Terms

TSXV:XX vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Avante'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.

Avante Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avante's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSXV:XX
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Avante (TSXV:XX) 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, Avante ranks #174 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Avante's Moat Score too high?
Avante's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Avante ranks #174 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avante has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avante's Moat Score compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avante ranks #174 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Avante in the top 16% 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 Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services 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. Avante'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 Avante stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avante (TSXV:XX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.25, compared to a current price of C$1.82 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Avante's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 Avante (TSXV:XX), 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 Avante (TSXV:XX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avante stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.82 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.25. GuruFocus considers Avante to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:XX:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: C$1.25 vs. price of C$1.82 (45.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Avante Business Description

Address 1959 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON, CAN, M3B 2M3
Avante Corp is engaged in the provision of security, monitoring, system integration, and technology solutions. Its reportable segments are Avante Security and NSSG. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Avante Security segment, which provides premium security services for residential customers in Toronto and Muskoka, Ontario. Avante Security's business provides a complete offering ranging from system design, sales, installations, and monitoring to services such as alarm response and patrols, personal protection, house staff training, and secure transportation. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Canada, and the rest from the USA, Egypt, Ukraine, Germany, and other markets.
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