GDQMF (GoldQuest Mining) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


GDQMF GoldQuest Mining Corp GDQMF
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What is GoldQuest Mining Moat Score?

GoldQuest Mining GDQMF +11.73% 22 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates GDQMF with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, GoldQuest Mining ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

GoldQuest Mining has No Moat: GoldQuest Mining Corp has a very weak moat due to its small scale and lack of significant competitive advantages in the mining industry. It faces high competition and has no substantial regulatory or cost advantages.

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 GoldQuest Mining might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

GoldQuest Mining  (OTCPK:GDQMF) 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

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GoldQuest Mining Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, GoldQuest Mining'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.

GoldQuest Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where GoldQuest Mining's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
GoldQuest Mining (GDQMF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 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, GoldQuest Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is GoldQuest Mining's Moat Score too high?
GoldQuest Mining's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. GoldQuest Mining's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GoldQuest Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GoldQuest Mining has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GoldQuest Mining's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, GoldQuest Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places GoldQuest Mining in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. GoldQuest Mining'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 2,615 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. GoldQuest Mining'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. GoldQuest Mining'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 GoldQuest Mining stock overvalued right now?
GoldQuest Mining (GDQMF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. GoldQuest Mining's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 GoldQuest Mining (GDQMF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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.

GoldQuest Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges M1W:GermanyGQC:Canada
Address 1055 West Hastings Street, Suite 300, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 2E9
GoldQuest Mining Corp is a Canadian-based mineral exploration and development company with projects in the Dominican Republic. The firm is focused on its portfolio of gold-copper projects located within the Tireo Formation in the western portion of the Dominican Republic. Its projects include Romero Project, Tireo Project, and Others. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the identification, acquisition, and exploration of mineral properties. It has one reportable segment, being the evaluation and exploration of mineral exploration properties.
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