Ximen Mining (FRA:1XM) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


What is Ximen Mining Moat Score?

Ximen Mining FRA:1XM -0.87% Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,608 Metals & Mining companies, Ximen Mining ranks better than 83.21% on this metric.

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

Ximen Mining has No Moat: Ximen Mining Corp operates in a highly competitive mining industry with minimal market share and lacks proprietary technology or patents. The company does not have a strong brand or customer loyalty, and there are no significant regulatory barriers or cost advantages.

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 Ximen Mining might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ximen Mining  (FRA:1XM) 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

Ximen Mining Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:1XM vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Ximen Mining'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.

Ximen Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Ximen Mining (FRA:1XM) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 05, 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, Ximen Mining ranks #438 out of 2608 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Ximen Mining's Moat Score too high?
Ximen Mining's current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ximen Mining's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ximen Mining ranks #438 out of 2608 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Ximen Mining's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Ximen Mining ranks #438 out of 2608 companies for Moat Score. This places Ximen Mining in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ximen Mining's 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 2,608 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. Ximen Mining'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. Ximen Mining'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 Ximen Mining stock overvalued right now?
Ximen Mining (FRA:1XM) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. 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 Ximen Mining (FRA:1XM), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 05, 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.

Ximen Mining Business Description

Address 888 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 888, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3K4
Ximen Mining Corp is a gold producer in southern British Columbia. The company is focused on the Kenville Gold Mine property near Nelson, British Columbia, and is also developing the project into a small underground mine. Additionally, the company holds an interest in the Brett Epithermal Gold, Gold Drop, Treasure Mountain Silver, Kenville Gold Mine, Amelia Gold, and other projects.