Aura Minerals (HAM:A531) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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HAM:A531 Aura Minerals Inc HAM:A531
62 GF Score
Price €48.86
GF Value €23.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aura Minerals Moat Score?

Aura Minerals HAM:A531 +0.58% 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:A531 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,604 Metals & Mining companies, Aura Minerals ranks better than 97.12% on this metric.

Aura Minerals has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Aura Minerals has Narrow Moat: Aura Minerals has a discernible but modest moat due to its established market presence in the mining sector. It benefits from some economies of scale and has a moderate level of customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant network effects, strong brand strength, and substantial regulatory barriers.

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 Aura Minerals might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Aura Minerals  (HAM:A531) 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

Aura Minerals Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:A531 vs HYMC, GROY, DC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Aura 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.

Aura Minerals Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Aura Minerals (HAM:A531) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 24, 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, Aura Minerals ranks #75 out of 2604 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Aura Minerals' Moat Score too high?
Aura Minerals' current Moat Score is 4. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Aura Minerals' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #75 out of 2604 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aura Minerals has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aura Minerals' Moat Score compare to HYMC and GROY?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #75 out of 2604 companies for Moat Score. This places Aura Minerals in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Aura Minerals' value of 4 is 300% 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 2,604 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. Aura Minerals's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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. Aura Minerals's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aura Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aura Minerals (HAM:A531) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.90, compared to a current price of €48.86 — trading 104.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Aura Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Aura Minerals (HAM:A531), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 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 Aura Minerals (HAM:A531) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aura Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.86 is trading 104.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.90. GuruFocus considers Aura Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:A531:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €23.90 vs. price of €48.86 (104.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Metals & Mining median (#75 of 2604)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:A531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Aura Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges AUGO:USAAURA33:Brazil
Address 255 Giralda Avenue, Suite 6W102, Coral Gables, FL, USA, 33134
Aura Minerals Inc is a mid-tier gold and copper production company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The company's operating segments include: Minosa Mine, Apoena Mine, the Aranzazu Mine, Almas Mine, Borborema Mine and Serra Grande Mine. It derives maximum revenue from Aranzazu Mine. The company's growth projects include: Matupa in Brazil, and Era Dorada in Guatemala. whereas its exploration projects include: Carajas, in Brazil, and Tolda Fria in Colombia.
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