FYMNF (Finlay Minerals) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


What is Finlay Minerals Moat Score?

Finlay Minerals FYMNF Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Finlay Minerals ranks better than 60.15% on this metric.

Finlay Minerals has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Finlay Minerals has No Moat: Finlay Minerals Ltd has minimal market presence and lacks significant competitive advantages such as proprietary technology, regulatory barriers, or strong brand strength. The company does not demonstrate customer loyalty or network effects.

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 Finlay Minerals might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Finlay Minerals  (OTCPK:FYMNF) 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

Finlay Minerals Moat Score Related Terms

FYMNF vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Finlay Minerals'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.

Finlay Minerals Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Finlay Minerals's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Finlay Minerals (FYMNF) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 03, 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, Finlay Minerals ranks #1041 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Finlay Minerals' Moat Score too high?
Finlay Minerals' current Moat Score is 1. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Finlay Minerals' value of 1 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Finlay Minerals ranks #1041 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Finlay Minerals' Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Finlay Minerals ranks #1041 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This puts Finlay Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Finlay Minerals' value of 1 is 0% at 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. Finlay Minerals's current Moat Score of 1 is 0% at 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. Finlay Minerals's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Finlay Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Finlay Minerals (FYMNF) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1 and 0% at 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 Finlay Minerals (FYMNF), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 03, 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.

Finlay Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges FIG:GermanyFYL:Canada
Address 1100 Melville Street, Suite 1500, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4A6
Finlay Minerals Ltd is a Vancouver-based mining company engaged in the exploration and development of high-value base and precious metal deposits in northern British Columbia. Its exploration properties include the Silver Hope Property, the ATTY Property, SAY Property, JJB Property, and the PIL Gold Property.