HCHDF (Hochschild Mining) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


HCHDF Hochschild Mining PLC HCHDF
77 GF Score
Price $6.06
GF Value $4.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hochschild Mining Moat Score?

Hochschild Mining HCHDF -2.42% 77 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCHDF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,611 Metals & Mining companies, Hochschild Mining ranks better than 97.13% on this metric.

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

Hochschild Mining has Narrow Moat: Hochschild Mining PLC has a discernible but modest moat due to its established mining operations and some cost advantages. However, the mining industry is highly competitive and subject to commodity price volatility, limiting the strength of 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 Hochschild Mining might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hochschild Mining  (OTCPK:HCHDF) 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

Hochschild Mining Moat Score Related Terms

HCHDF vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hochschild 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.

Hochschild Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Hochschild Mining ranks #75 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Hochschild Mining's Moat Score too high?
Hochschild Mining's current Moat Score is 4. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Hochschild Mining's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochschild Mining ranks #75 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hochschild Mining has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochschild Mining's Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hochschild Mining ranks #75 out of 2611 companies for Moat Score. This places Hochschild Mining in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Hochschild Mining's 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 2,611 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. Hochschild Mining'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. Hochschild Mining'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 Hochschild Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.60, compared to a current price of $6.06 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Hochschild Mining's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Hochschild Mining (HCHDF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochschild Mining stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.06 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.60. GuruFocus considers Hochschild Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HCHDF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $4.60 vs. price of $6.06 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Metals & Mining median (#75 of 2611)

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

Hochschild Mining Business Description

Address 21 Gloucester Place, London, GBR, W1U 8HR
Hochschild Mining PLC is engaged in the mining, processing, and sale of silver and gold. It has one operating mine (Inmaculada) located in southern Peru, one operating mine (San Jose) located in Argentina, and one operating mine (Mara Rosa) located in Brazil. The Group also has a portfolio of projects located across Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, at various stages of development. Its reportable segments are Inmaculada, San Jose, Mara Rosa, Pallancata, Exploration, and Other. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Inmaculada segment, which generates revenue from the sale of gold and silver (dore). Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Canada, followed by Switzerland, the USA, Peru, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and other regions.
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