AFBOF (African Rainbow Minerals) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


AFBOF African Rainbow Minerals Ltd AFBOF
84 GF Score
Price $11.07
GF Value $14.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is African Rainbow Minerals Moat Score?

African Rainbow Minerals AFBOF 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

African Rainbow Minerals has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

African Rainbow Minerals has Narrow Moat: African Rainbow Minerals Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its strong market position in the mining sector and cost advantages from economies of scale. However, it lacks significant network effects or strong brand 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 African Rainbow Minerals might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

African Rainbow Minerals  (OTCPK:AFBOF) 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

African Rainbow Minerals Moat Score Related Terms

African Rainbow Minerals Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals'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.

African Rainbow Minerals Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a Moat Score of 5 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, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Moat Score too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #33 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places African Rainbow Minerals in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 5 is 400% 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. African Rainbow Minerals's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. African Rainbow Minerals's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.73, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current Moat Score is 5 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.73. GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AFBOF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $11.07 (24.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2615)

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

African Rainbow Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges ARI:South AfricaEB9:Germany
Address 29 Impala Road, ARM House, Chislehurston, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2196
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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