FNLPF (Fresnillo) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FNLPF Fresnillo PLC FNLPF
72 GF Score
Price $36.37
GF Value $17.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fresnillo Moat Score?

Fresnillo FNLPF -4.68% 72 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FNLPF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.00 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Fresnillo ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

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

Fresnillo has Narrow Moat: Fresnillo PLC benefits from economies of scale and valuable mining assets, providing a solid narrow moat. However, it faces commodity price volatility and regulatory challenges that limit its competitive 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 Fresnillo might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Fresnillo  (OTCPK:FNLPF) 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

Fresnillo Moat Score Related Terms

FNLPF vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Fresnillo'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.

Fresnillo Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Fresnillo (FNLPF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 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, Fresnillo ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Fresnillo's Moat Score too high?
Fresnillo's current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Fresnillo's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fresnillo has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresnillo's Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #33 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Fresnillo in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Fresnillo'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 2,615 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. Fresnillo'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. Fresnillo'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 Fresnillo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo (FNLPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.00, compared to a current price of $36.37 — trading 113.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Fresnillo's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Fresnillo (FNLPF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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 Fresnillo (FNLPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.37 is trading 113.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.00. GuruFocus considers Fresnillo to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FNLPF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $17.00 vs. price of $36.37 (113.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2615)

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

Fresnillo Business Description

Address Calzada Legaria No. 549, Torre 2, Piso 11, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico, DF, MEX, 11250
Fresnillo PLC explores, develops, and produces silver and gold resources mainly in Mexico. The company's reportable segments comprise seven producing mines: the Fresnillo, Saucito, and Juanicipio underground silver mines located in Zacatecas; the Cienega underground silver-gold mine in Durango; the Herradura and Noche Buena surface gold mines in Sonora; and the San Julian underground silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua and Durango. Its mining operations involve both underground and open-pit mining methods, depending on the characteristics of each deposit.
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