HAWWF (Hawthorn Resources) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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What is Hawthorn Resources Moat Score?

Hawthorn Resources HAWWF Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,597 Metals & Mining companies, Hawthorn Resources ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.

Hawthorn Resources has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hawthorn Resources has No Moat: Hawthorn Resources operates in the highly competitive mining industry with no significant cost advantages or intellectual property. Its market position is weak, resulting in a very weak moat.

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 Hawthorn Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hawthorn Resources  (OTCPK:HAWWF) 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

Hawthorn Resources Moat Score Related Terms

HAWWF vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Hawthorn Resources'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.

Hawthorn Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hawthorn Resources's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Hawthorn Resources (HAWWF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 09, 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, Hawthorn Resources ranks #433 out of 2597 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Hawthorn Resources' Moat Score too high?
Hawthorn Resources' current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Hawthorn Resources' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hawthorn Resources ranks #433 out of 2597 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Hawthorn Resources' Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hawthorn Resources ranks #433 out of 2597 companies for Moat Score. This places Hawthorn Resources in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Hawthorn Resources' value of 2 is 100% 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 2,597 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. Hawthorn Resources's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. Hawthorn Resources's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hawthorn Resources stock overvalued right now?
Hawthorn Resources (HAWWF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above 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 Hawthorn Resources (HAWWF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 09, 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.

Hawthorn Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges HAW:Australia
Address 6/11 Chester Street, Oakleigh, VIC, AUS, 3166
Hawthorn Resources Ltd is a diversified base metal and gold explorer. The company's exploration projects include the Mount Bevan Magnetite Project, the Mount Bevan Critical Minerals Project, and the Anglo Saxon Gold Mine.