EMPYF (Empress Royalty) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


EMPYF Empress Royalty Corp EMPYF
52 GF Score
Price $0.67
GF Value $1.56
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Empress Royalty Moat Score?

Empress Royalty EMPYF +7.63% 52 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates EMPYF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Empress Royalty ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

Empress Royalty has No Moat: Empress Royalty Corp has limited competitive advantages. While it may have some unique royalty agreements, it lacks strong brand strength, significant regulatory barriers, or a superior distribution network. The company's market share is not substantial enough to provide 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 Empress Royalty might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Empress Royalty  (OTCPK:EMPYF) 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

Empress Royalty Moat Score Related Terms

EMPYF vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Empress Royalty'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.

Empress Royalty Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Empress Royalty's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Empress Royalty (EMPYF) has a Moat Score of 3 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, Empress Royalty ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Empress Royalty's Moat Score too high?
Empress Royalty's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Empress Royalty's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empress Royalty ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Empress Royalty has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empress Royalty's Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Empress Royalty ranks #156 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Empress Royalty in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Empress Royalty's 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 2,612 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. Empress Royalty'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. Empress Royalty'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 Empress Royalty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empress Royalty (EMPYF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.56, compared to a current price of $0.67 — trading 57.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Empress Royalty's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Empress Royalty (EMPYF), the current Moat Score is 3 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 Empress Royalty (EMPYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empress Royalty stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.67 is trading 57.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.56. GuruFocus considers Empress Royalty to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EMPYF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.56 vs. price of $0.67 (57.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2612)

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

Empress Royalty Business Description

Other Exchanges 53G:GermanyEMPR:Canada
Address 595 Burrard Street, Suite 3123, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7X 1J1
Empress Royalty Corp is a royalty and streaming creation company. It is engaged in the business of structuring and creating proprietary precious metal royalty and streaming agreements for its portfolio and may acquire certain interests from time to time. The company is focused on small to mid-tier producing or development stage mining companies, where immediate or near-term revenue can be generated, but may also consider earlier stage opportunities. Its revenue is derived from the Tahuehueto and Pinos stream in Mexico, the Sierra Antapite stream in Peru, the Galaxy stream in South Africa, and royalties on gold sales from the Manica gold project in Mozambique. The Company operates in a single segment, the creation and acquisition of royalty and stream interests.
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