AQMS (Aqua Metals) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 10, 2026) — Near Median


AQMS Aqua Metals Inc AQMS
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What is Aqua Metals GF Value Rank?

Aqua Metals AQMS -0.38% 21 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates AQMS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Aqua Metals has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Aqua Metals GF Value Rank Related Terms

AQMS vs AWX, OCLN, CDTG: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Aqua Metals's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Aqua Metals GF Value Rank vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Aqua Metals's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aqua Metals's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
Aqua Metals (AQMS) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Aqua Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Aqua Metals' GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Aqua Metals' GF Value Rank too high?
Aqua Metals' current GF Value Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Aqua Metals has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqua Metals' GF Value Rank compare to AWX and OCLN?
Aqua Metals' GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. Historically, Aqua Metals' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Waste Management company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Aqua Metals and its competitors. Aqua Metals's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqua Metals stock overvalued right now?
Aqua Metals (AQMS) has a current GF Value Rank of 2. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Aqua Metals' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aqua Metals (AQMS), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 10, 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.

Aqua Metals Business Description

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Address 5370 Kietzke Lane, Suite 201, Reno, NV, USA, 89511
Aqua Metals Inc is developing and seeking to commercialize proprietary recycling and refining technologies for the recovery of critical minerals and metals. Its patented and patent-pending AquaRefining process is an electro-hydrometallurgical method designed to recover high-purity materials from battery and other metal-bearing feedstocks using a closed-loop system powered by electricity. Its idea is to reduce CAPEX and OPEX costs, reduce emissions, hazardous waste, and reliance on conventional smelting and chemical-intensive refining processes. It has one operating segment: sustainable metals recycling. It focused on the development and commercialization of AquaRefining technology for the clean and efficient recovery of valuable metals from lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
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