GROY (Gold Royalty) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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GROY Gold Royalty Corp GROY
46 GF Score
Price $2.59
GF Value $5.83
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Gold Royalty Moat Score?

Gold Royalty GROY -1.89% 46 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates GROY with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,601 Metals & Mining companies, Gold Royalty ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.

Gold Royalty has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Gold Royalty has Narrow Moat: Gold Royalty Corp has a strong narrow moat with significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses in the gold royalty sector. Its durable cost advantages and strategic partnerships enhance its 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 Gold Royalty might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Gold Royalty  (AMEX:GROY) 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 Royalty Moat Score Related Terms

GROY vs DC, CTGO, IDR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Gold Royalty'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 Royalty Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Gold Royalty (GROY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 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, Gold Royalty ranks #7 out of 2601 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Gold Royalty's Moat Score too high?
Gold Royalty's current Moat Score is 6. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gold Royalty's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gold Royalty ranks #7 out of 2601 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gold Royalty has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gold Royalty's Moat Score compare to DC and CTGO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gold Royalty ranks #7 out of 2601 companies for Moat Score. This places Gold Royalty in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gold Royalty's value of 6 is 500% 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 2,601 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 Royalty's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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 Royalty's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gold Royalty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Royalty (GROY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.83, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Gold Royalty's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Royalty (GROY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 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 Gold Royalty (GROY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Royalty stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.83. GuruFocus considers Gold Royalty to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GROY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $5.83 vs. price of $2.59 (55.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Metals & Mining median (#7 of 2601)

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

Gold Royalty Business Description

Other Exchanges 6LS0:Germany
Address 1188 West Georgia Street, Suite 1830, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4A2
Gold Royalty Corp is principally engaged in acquiring gold-focused royalties, streaming, and similar interests. It is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. The Company operates in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, which generates maximum revenue, the USA, Brazil, and Mexico.
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