AUQFF (AuQ Gold Mining) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


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What is AuQ Gold Mining Moat Score?

AuQ Gold Mining AUQFF 29 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates AUQFF with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,607 Metals & Mining companies, AuQ Gold Mining ranks better than 83.24% on this metric.

AuQ Gold Mining has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

AuQ Gold Mining has No Moat: AuQ Gold Mining Inc lacks significant competitive advantages. The company operates in a highly competitive and volatile industry with minimal differentiation, limited economies of scale, and no significant regulatory barriers.

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 AuQ Gold Mining might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

AuQ Gold Mining  (OTCPK:AUQFF) 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

AuQ Gold Mining Moat Score Related Terms

AUQFF vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, AuQ Gold 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.

AuQ Gold Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
AuQ Gold Mining (AUQFF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 09, 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, AuQ Gold Mining ranks #437 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is AuQ Gold Mining's Moat Score too high?
AuQ Gold Mining's current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. AuQ Gold Mining's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AuQ Gold Mining ranks #437 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AuQ Gold Mining has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AuQ Gold Mining's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, AuQ Gold Mining ranks #437 out of 2607 companies for Moat Score. This places AuQ Gold Mining in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. AuQ Gold Mining's value of 2 is 100% 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 2,607 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. AuQ Gold Mining's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. AuQ Gold Mining's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AuQ Gold Mining stock overvalued right now?
AuQ Gold Mining (AUQFF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. AuQ Gold Mining's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 AuQ Gold Mining (AUQFF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 09, 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.

AuQ Gold Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges NWV1:GermanyAUQ:Canada
Address 409 Granville Street, Suite 1000, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1T2
AuQ Gold Mining Inc is an exploration-stage company engaged in the exploration of mineral properties in Canada. It has interests in mineral properties in the Provinces of Quebec and the Yukon. The various resource properties in the company's project portfolio comprise the Eliza Gold property, located in the James Bay region of northwestern Quebec, and the Bellechasse-Timmins Gold project in Quebec.
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