EMTRF (Element 29 Resources) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


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What is Element 29 Resources Moat Score?

Element 29 Resources EMTRF -3.60% 37 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates EMTRF with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Element 29 Resources ranks better than 83.23% on this metric.

Element 29 Resources has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Element 29 Resources has No Moat: Element 29 Resources Inc has limited market leadership and no significant intellectual property. The company operates in a highly competitive mining sector with minimal customer switching costs or network effects. Its cost structure does not provide a durable advantage.

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 Element 29 Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Element 29 Resources  (OTCPK:EMTRF) 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

Element 29 Resources Moat Score Related Terms

EMTRF vs SCCO, FCX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Element 29 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.

Element 29 Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Element 29 Resources's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Element 29 Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Element 29 Resources (EMTRF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 02, 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, Element 29 Resources ranks #438 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Element 29 Resources' Moat Score too high?
Element 29 Resources' current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Element 29 Resources' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Element 29 Resources ranks #438 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Element 29 Resources has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Element 29 Resources' Moat Score compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Element 29 Resources ranks #438 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Element 29 Resources in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Element 29 Resources' 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 2,612 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. Element 29 Resources'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. Element 29 Resources'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 Element 29 Resources stock overvalued right now?
Element 29 Resources (EMTRF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Element 29 Resources' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 Element 29 Resources (EMTRF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 02, 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.

Element 29 Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges 2IK:GermanyECU:Canada
Address 1650 - 1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C3X1
Element 29 Resources Inc is focused on the exploration of mineral property interests in Peru. The Company has one business segment, the exploration of mineral properties. The Company is focused on growing its porphyry copper-molybdenum-silver resource inventory at Elida while continuing to explore for new porphyry copper deposits on its titled concessions in Peru. Its projects include the Flor de Cobre copper project, Elida copper project, Pahuay copper skarn project, and Paka copper skarn project.
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