GORO (Gold Resource) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


GORO Gold Resource Corp GORO
41 GF Score
Price $1.26
GF Value $0.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gold Resource Moat Score?

Gold Resource GORO -4.55% 41 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates GORO with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,611 Metals & Mining companies, Gold Resource ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

Gold Resource has No Moat: Gold Resource Corp has limited competitive advantages. The company does not possess significant market leadership, valuable intellectual property, or strong brand strength. It lacks durable cost advantages and does not benefit from network effects or significant customer switching costs.

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 Gold Resource might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Gold Resource  (AMEX:GORO) 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

Gold Resource Moat Score Related Terms

GORO vs LODE, THMG, ACRG: Moat Score Comparison

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

Gold Resource Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Gold Resource (GORO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 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, Gold Resource ranks #156 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Gold Resource's Moat Score too high?
Gold Resource's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gold Resource's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gold Resource ranks #156 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gold Resource has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gold Resource's Moat Score compare to LODE and THMG?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gold Resource ranks #156 out of 2611 companies for Moat Score. This places Gold Resource in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gold Resource'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 2,611 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. Gold Resource'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. Gold Resource'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 Gold Resource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Resource (GORO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.40, compared to a current price of $1.26 — trading 215% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Gold Resource's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 Gold Resource (GORO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 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 Gold Resource (GORO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Resource stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.26 is trading 215% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.40. GuruFocus considers Gold Resource to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GORO:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $1.26 (215% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2611)

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

Gold Resource Business Description

Other Exchanges 0IYS:UKGIH:Germany
Address 7900 East Union Avenue, Suite 320, Denver, CO, USA, 80237
Gold Resource Corp is a producer of metal concentrates that contain gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc in Oaxaca, Mexico. . It targets low capital expenditure projects with the potential for generating high returns on capital. The company's two pipeline projects are; Don David Gold at Oaxaca, Mexico, and Back Forty at Michigan, United States of America. The Company has two reporting segments, based on geographic regions. Oaxaca, Mexico represents the Companies only operating segment with a production stage property. The Companies other reporting segment is Michigan, U.S.A., with an exploration stage property.
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