ASTL (Algoma Steel Group) Moat Score : 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2025)

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What is Algoma Steel Group Moat Score?

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

Algoma Steel Group has Narrow Moat: Algoma Steel Group Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its established position in the steel industry and some cost advantages. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty.

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 Algoma Steel Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Competitive Comparison of Algoma Steel Group's Moat Score

For the Steel subindustry, Algoma Steel Group'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.

Algoma Steel Group's Moat Score Distribution in the Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Algoma Steel Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Steel Group's Moat Score falls into.

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Algoma Steel Group (NAS:ASTL) 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
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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Algoma Steel Group Business Description

Industry

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Traded in Other Exchanges

9ZY:Germany ASTL:Canada

Address

105 West Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN, P6A 7B4

Website

https://www.algoma.com

Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a single segment of basic steel production including sheets, plates, slabs, and freights. The company's revenue is generated from contracts to produce, ship, and deliver steel products Geographically it serves Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, whilst driving key revenue from domestic sales. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Steel sheets and strips.