Chesapeake Gold (FRA:CKG) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


FRA:CKG Chesapeake Gold Corp FRA:CKG
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What is Chesapeake Gold Moat Score?

Chesapeake Gold FRA:CKG -0.95% 36 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CKG with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,607 Metals & Mining companies, Chesapeake Gold ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

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

Chesapeake Gold has No Moat: CHPGF operates in the mining sector with limited competitive advantages. It lacks significant market share, brand strength, and proprietary technology, 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 Chesapeake Gold might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Chesapeake Gold  (FRA:CKG) 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

Chesapeake Gold Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CKG vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Chesapeake Gold'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.

Chesapeake Gold Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Chesapeake Gold (FRA:CKG) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 08, 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, Chesapeake Gold ranks #156 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Chesapeake Gold's Moat Score too high?
Chesapeake Gold's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Chesapeake Gold's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chesapeake Gold ranks #156 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chesapeake Gold has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesapeake Gold's Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Gold ranks #156 out of 2607 companies for Moat Score. This places Chesapeake Gold in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Chesapeake Gold'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 2,607 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. Chesapeake Gold'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. Chesapeake Gold'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 Chesapeake Gold stock overvalued right now?
Chesapeake Gold (FRA:CKG) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Chesapeake Gold's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Chesapeake Gold (FRA:CKG), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 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.

Chesapeake Gold Business Description

Address 1512 Yew Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6K 3E4
Chesapeake Gold Corp is a Canadian exploration and evaluation stage mining company focused on the exploration and development of precious metal deposits in North and Central America. The Company's operations are principally directed toward the development of the Metates Project, located in Durango State, Mexico, and the generation of a pipeline of regional exploration projects in the region. Its properties include the Talapoosa property, the El Duraznito gold-silver project, and Lucy and others.
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