Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


ASX:SFR Sandfire Resources Ltd ASX:SFR
87 GF Score
Price A$19.40
GF Value A$14.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sandfire Resources Moat Score?

Sandfire Resources ASX:SFR +1.09% 87 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$14.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,611 Metals & Mining companies, Sandfire Resources ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

Sandfire Resources has No Moat: Sandfire Resources operates in the mining sector, which is highly competitive with minimal differentiation. The company lacks significant cost advantages or proprietary technology to establish a durable moat.

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 Sandfire Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sandfire Resources  (ASX:SFR) 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

Sandfire Resources Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:SFR vs SCCO, FCX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Sandfire 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.

Sandfire Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 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, Sandfire Resources ranks #156 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Sandfire Resources' Moat Score too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Sandfire Resources' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #156 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Moat Score compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #156 out of 2611 companies for Moat Score. This places Sandfire Resources in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Sandfire Resources' 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 2,611 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. Sandfire Resources'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. Sandfire Resources'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 Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.60, compared to a current price of A$19.40 — trading 32.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$19.40 is trading 32.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.60. GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: A$14.60 vs. price of A$19.40 (32.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2611)

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

Sandfire Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges SFRRF:USAS2Z:Germany
Address 10 Kings Park Road, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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