Pan African Resources (ASX:PAF) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ASX:PAF Pan African Resources PLC ASX:PAF
76 GF Score
Price A$1.96
GF Value A$1.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pan African Resources Moat Score?

Pan African Resources ASX:PAF 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PAF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Pan African Resources ranks better than 97.13% on this metric.

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

Pan African Resources has Narrow Moat: Pan African Resources has a discernible but modest moat, primarily due to its mining licenses and some cost advantages. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty, limiting its 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 Pan African Resources might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Pan African Resources  (ASX:PAF) 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

Pan African Resources Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:PAF vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Pan African Resources'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.

Pan African Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pan African Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Pan African Resources (ASX:PAF) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Pan African Resources ranks #75 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Pan African Resources' Moat Score too high?
Pan African Resources' current Moat Score is 4. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Pan African Resources' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan African Resources ranks #75 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pan African Resources has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan African Resources' Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Pan African Resources ranks #75 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Pan African Resources in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Pan African Resources' 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 2,612 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. Pan African Resources'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. Pan African Resources'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 Pan African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan African Resources (ASX:PAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.64, compared to a current price of A$1.96 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Pan African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Pan African Resources (ASX:PAF), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Pan African Resources (ASX:PAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan African Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.96 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.64. GuruFocus considers Pan African Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PAF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: A$1.64 vs. price of A$1.96 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Metals & Mining median (#75 of 2612)

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

Pan African Resources Business Description

Address Corner Cradock and Biermann Avenues, 2nd Floor, Office 204, The Firs Building, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Pan African Resources PLC is engaged in gold mining and exploration activities. The group owns and operates a portfolio of projects located in South Africa, Australia, and an exploration project in Sudan. Its project portfolio comprises Fairview Mine, Sheba and Consort Mines, BTRP, Elikhulu, MTR, Evander Mines, and Tennant Mines. The group's reporting segments are: Mining operations and Other operations. Maximum revenue is generated from the Mining operations segment, which generates revenue from mining, extraction, production, and the sale of gold. The Other operations segment represents its exploration assets in Sudan, Agricultural ESG projects, and other activities. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from South Africa, followed by Australia, and UK and Europe.
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