Thungela Resources (CHIX:TGAL) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


CHIX:TGAL Thungela Resources Ltd CHIX:TGAL
65 GF Score
Price £4.33
GF Value £5.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Thungela Resources Moat Score?

Thungela Resources CHIX:TGAL +2.49% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TGAL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, Thungela Resources ranks better than 89.73% on this metric.

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

Thungela Resources has Narrow Moat: Thungela Resources Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its established position in coal mining and some cost advantages. However, it faces significant regulatory challenges and lacks strong brand loyalty or network effects.

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 Thungela Resources might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Thungela Resources  (CHIX:TGAl) 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

Thungela Resources Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:TGAL vs CNR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Thungela 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.

Thungela Resources Moat Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Thungela Resources's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


CHIX:TGAL
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Thungela Resources (CHIX:TGAL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 03, 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, Thungela Resources ranks #19 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Thungela Resources' Moat Score too high?
Thungela Resources' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Thungela Resources ranks #19 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Thungela Resources has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thungela Resources' Moat Score compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Thungela Resources ranks #19 out of 185 companies for Moat Score. This places Thungela Resources in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Thungela 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 Thungela Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thungela Resources (CHIX:TGAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.31, compared to a current price of £4.33 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Thungela Resources' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Thungela Resources (CHIX:TGAL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 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 Thungela Resources (CHIX:TGAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thungela Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.33 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.31. GuruFocus considers Thungela Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TGAL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £5.31 vs. price of £4.33 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Thungela Resources Business Description

Address 25 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Thungela Resources Ltd is a pure-play producer and exporter of thermal coal with operations in South Africa and Australia. The group focuses on high-quality coal reserves and marketable production, positioning as a key player in the energy market by delivering coal through world-class ports, and powering nations. It owns interests in various mining operations, namely Goedehoop, Greenside, Isibonelo, Khwezela, AAIC, Mafube Coal Mining, and Butsanani Energy which consist of both underground and open cast mines located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Its operational segments are Opencast, Underground, and Services.
65GF Score

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