CMCLF (CMOC Group) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


CMCLF CMOC Group Ltd CMCLF
66 GF Score
Price $1.90
GF Value $0.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is CMOC Group Moat Score?

CMOC Group CMCLF -2.06% 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates CMCLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,609 Metals & Mining companies, CMOC Group ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

CMOC Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

CMOC Group has Narrow Moat: CMOC Group has a solid narrow moat with a significant presence in the mining industry, benefiting from economies of scale and some regulatory barriers. However, the competitive nature of the industry and lack of strong brand strength constrain its moat to a narrow category.

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 CMOC Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

CMOC Group  (OTCPK:CMCLF) 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

CMOC Group Moat Score Related Terms

CMOC Group Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, CMOC Group'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.

CMOC Group Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CMOC Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
CMOC Group (CMCLF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 12, 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, CMOC Group ranks #33 out of 2609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is CMOC Group's Moat Score too high?
CMOC Group's current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CMOC Group's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CMOC Group ranks #33 out of 2609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CMOC Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMOC Group's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, CMOC Group ranks #33 out of 2609 companies for Moat Score. This places CMOC Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CMOC Group's value of 5 is 400% 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 2,609 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. CMOC Group's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. CMOC Group's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMOC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMOC Group (CMCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.93, compared to a current price of $1.90 — trading 104.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. CMOC Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 CMOC Group (CMCLF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 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 CMOC Group (CMCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMOC Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.90 is trading 104.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.93. GuruFocus considers CMOC Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CMCLF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $0.93 vs. price of $1.90 (104.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2609)

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

CMOC Group Business Description

Address North of Yihe, Huamei Shan Road, Chengdong New District, Luanchuan County, Henan Province, Luoyang, CHN, 471500
CMOC Group Ltd is engaged in the mining and processing smelting, deep processing, trade, research and development of molybdenum, tungsten, copper, gold, and other precious and base metals. The company has both upstream and downstream operations including molybdenum mining, processing, roasting, molybdenum chemical products, and molybdenum metal processing. The company has operating segments, namely Molybdenum Tungsten related products, Niobium and Phosphorus related products, Copper and Cobalt related products, metal trading and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from China.
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