Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ASX:CMM Capricorn Metals Ltd ASX:CMM
63 GF Score
Price A$12.25
GF Value A$10.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Capricorn Metals Moat Score?

Capricorn Metals ASX:CMM +1.07% 63 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CMM with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$10.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Capricorn Metals ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

Capricorn Metals has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Capricorn Metals has No Moat: Capricorn Metals operates in a highly competitive mining industry with no significant cost advantages or proprietary technology. The company lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty, leading to a weak competitive position.

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 Capricorn Metals might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Capricorn Metals  (ASX:CMM) 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

Capricorn Metals Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:CMM vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Capricorn Metals'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.

Capricorn Metals Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


ASX:CMM
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 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, Capricorn Metals ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Capricorn Metals' Moat Score too high?
Capricorn Metals' current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Capricorn Metals' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capricorn Metals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capricorn Metals' Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #156 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Capricorn Metals in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Capricorn Metals' value of 3 is 200% 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 2,612 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. Capricorn Metals's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Capricorn Metals's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capricorn Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$10.46, compared to a current price of A$12.25 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Capricorn Metals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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 Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Metals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$12.25 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$10.46. GuruFocus considers Capricorn Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CMM:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: A$10.46 vs. price of A$12.25 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2612)

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

Capricorn Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges CRNLF:USAMGM:Germany
Address Level 3, 40 Kings Park Road, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Capricorn Metals Ltd is a mineral exploration and project evaluation company. The company's reportable segments includes the Karlawinda gold project and the Mount Gibson Gold project. It derives maximum revenue from Karlawinda gold project.
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