Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:IPHB Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd FRA:IPHB
80 GF Score
Price €9.44
GF Value €8.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Impala Platinum Holdings Moat Score?

Impala Platinum Holdings FRA:IPHB +2.61% 80 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPHB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

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

Impala Platinum Holdings has Narrow Moat: Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd benefits from its position in the platinum mining industry with some cost advantages and regulatory barriers. However, fluctuating commodity prices and competition from other miners limit its moat to narrow.

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 Impala Platinum Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Impala Platinum Holdings  (FRA:IPHB) 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

Impala Platinum Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:IPHB vs HL, SIND: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Impala Platinum Holdings'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.

Impala Platinum Holdings Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Impala Platinum Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 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, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #33 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Impala Platinum Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Impala Platinum Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Impala Platinum Holdings' value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #33 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Impala Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impala Platinum Holdings' Moat Score compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #33 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Impala Platinum Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Impala Platinum Holdings' 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 2,612 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. Impala Platinum Holdings'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. Impala Platinum Holdings'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 Impala Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.53, compared to a current price of €9.44 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Impala Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.44 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.53. GuruFocus considers Impala Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IPHB:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €8.53 vs. price of €9.44 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2612)

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

Impala Platinum Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd is one of the producers of platinum and associated platinum group metals, including palladium and rhodium. The company is structured with five main operations located in Impala, Zimplats, Marula, Mimosa, and Two Rivers. Impala is the group's main operational unit and is situated on the Impala lease area on the western limb of Bushveld, east of Johannesburg in South Africa, and platinum-group-metal-bearing ore bodies in the world.
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