Kingsgate Consolidated (FRA:KCN) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:KCN Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd FRA:KCN
56 GF Score
Price €2.66
GF Value €5.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kingsgate Consolidated Moat Score?

Kingsgate Consolidated FRA:KCN -10.14% 56 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KCN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,609 Metals & Mining companies, Kingsgate Consolidated ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

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

Kingsgate Consolidated has No Moat: Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd operates in the mining sector with limited market leadership and no significant cost advantages. The company lacks strong brand strength, intellectual property, and faces regulatory challenges, resulting in a very 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 Kingsgate Consolidated might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Kingsgate Consolidated  (FRA:KCN) 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

Kingsgate Consolidated Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:KCN vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Kingsgate Consolidated'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.

Kingsgate Consolidated Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Kingsgate Consolidated (FRA:KCN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 14, 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, Kingsgate Consolidated ranks #156 out of 2609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Kingsgate Consolidated's Moat Score too high?
Kingsgate Consolidated's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kingsgate Consolidated's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingsgate Consolidated ranks #156 out of 2609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kingsgate Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingsgate Consolidated's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kingsgate Consolidated ranks #156 out of 2609 companies for Moat Score. This places Kingsgate Consolidated in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kingsgate Consolidated'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 2,609 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. Kingsgate Consolidated'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. Kingsgate Consolidated'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 Kingsgate Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsgate Consolidated (FRA:KCN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.05, compared to a current price of €2.66 — trading 47.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Kingsgate Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Kingsgate Consolidated (FRA:KCN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kingsgate Consolidated (FRA:KCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsgate Consolidated stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.66 is trading 47.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.05. GuruFocus considers Kingsgate Consolidated to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KCN:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €5.05 vs. price of €2.66 (47.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2609)

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

Kingsgate Consolidated Business Description

Address 14 Martin Place, Suite 12.07, Level 12, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd is engaged in gold and silver mining, development, and exploration company based in Sydney, Australia. Its operating segment includes Chatree Gold Mine, Thailand, and Nueva Esperanza Gold/Silver Project, Chile. The company derives maximum revenue from the Chatree Gold Mine project.
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