Carlyle Commodities (FRA:BJ4) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


What is Carlyle Commodities Moat Score?

Carlyle Commodities FRA:BJ4 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,607 Metals & Mining companies, Carlyle Commodities ranks better than 83.24% on this metric.

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

Carlyle Commodities has No Moat: Carlyle Commodities Corp operates in the commodities sector with minimal differentiation and no significant intellectual property. The company lacks strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and durable cost advantages, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Carlyle Commodities might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Carlyle Commodities  (FRA:BJ4) 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

Carlyle Commodities Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:BJ4 vs GKOR, MAGE, ALGLF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Carlyle Commodities'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.

Carlyle Commodities Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Carlyle Commodities (FRA:BJ4) has a Moat Score of 2 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, Carlyle Commodities ranks #437 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Carlyle Commodities' Moat Score too high?
Carlyle Commodities' current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Carlyle Commodities' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlyle Commodities ranks #437 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Carlyle Commodities' Moat Score compare to GKOR and MAGE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Carlyle Commodities ranks #437 out of 2607 companies for Moat Score. This places Carlyle Commodities in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Carlyle Commodities' 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 2,607 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. Carlyle Commodities'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. Carlyle Commodities'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 Carlyle Commodities stock overvalued right now?
Carlyle Commodities (FRA:BJ4) 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 Carlyle Commodities (FRA:BJ4), the current Moat Score is 2 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.

Carlyle Commodities Business Description

Other Exchanges CCCFF:USA
Address 1111 West Hasting Street, 15th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 2J3
Carlyle Commodities Corp focuses on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource properties in Canada. Its project portfolio comprises the Quesnel Gold Project and the Nicola East Property located in British Columbia, Canada.