Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XSWX:AA Alcoa Corp XSWX:AA
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Price CHF43.18
GF Value CHF24.27
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What is Alcoa Moat Score?

Alcoa XSWX:AA +0.51% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.27. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Alcoa ranks better than 97.13% on this metric.

Alcoa has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Alcoa has Narrow Moat: Alcoa has a modest moat due to its economies of scale in aluminum production and a strong distribution network. However, the industry is highly competitive with limited pricing power and low customer switching costs, which constrains its moat to a narrow category.

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 Alcoa might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Alcoa  (XSWX:AA) 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

Alcoa Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:AA vs CENX, CSTM, KALU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.

Alcoa Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Alcoa ranks #75 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Alcoa's Moat Score too high?
Alcoa's current Moat Score is 4. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Alcoa's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #75 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's Moat Score compare to CENX and CSTM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #75 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Alcoa in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Alcoa's value of 4 is 300% 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 2,615 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. Alcoa's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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. Alcoa's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.27, compared to a current price of CHF43.18 — trading 77.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF43.18 is trading 77.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.27.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: CHF24.27 vs. price of CHF43.18 (77.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Metals & Mining median (#75 of 2615)

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

Alcoa Business Description

Address 201 Isabella Street, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212-5858
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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