Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ASX:PRU Perseus Mining Ltd ASX:PRU
90 GF Score
Price A$5.15
GF Value A$3.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Perseus Mining Moat Score?

Perseus Mining ASX:PRU +3.62% 90 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRU with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Perseus Mining ranks better than 97.13% on this metric.

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

Perseus Mining has Narrow Moat: Perseus Mining Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its established mining operations and some cost advantages in specific regions. However, the company faces significant competition and regulatory challenges, limiting its ability to maintain a strong market 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 Perseus Mining might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Perseus Mining  (ASX:PRU) 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

Perseus Mining Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:PRU vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Perseus Mining'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.

Perseus Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Mining's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) 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, Perseus Mining ranks #75 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Perseus Mining's Moat Score too high?
Perseus Mining's current Moat Score is 4. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Perseus Mining's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #75 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perseus Mining has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Mining's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #75 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Perseus Mining in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Perseus Mining's 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. Perseus Mining'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. Perseus Mining'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 Perseus Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.68, compared to a current price of A$5.15 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Perseus Mining's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.15 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.68. GuruFocus considers Perseus Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PRU:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: A$3.68 vs. price of A$5.15 (39.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Metals & Mining median (#75 of 2612)

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

Perseus Mining Business Description

Address 437 Roberts Road, Level 2, Subiaco, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Perseus is an Australia-based gold miner. It sold around 490,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three majority-owned mines in West Africa. Founded in 2004, Perseus bought all three of its operating mines originally as exploration licenses or development projects. Its 90%-owned Edikan mine in Ghana achieved first gold in 2011, with 86%-owned Sissingue and 90%-owned Yaoure in Ivory Coast following in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The company also purchased its 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold development in Tanzania in fiscal 2024. It had about a decade of reserves at end fiscal 2025. We forecast it sells about 500,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2030.
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