IAUFF (AIC Mines) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


IAUFF AIC Mines Ltd IAUFF
39 GF Score
Price $0.49
GF Value $0.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is AIC Mines Moat Score?

AIC Mines IAUFF -4.99% 39 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates IAUFF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, AIC Mines ranks better than 83.23% on this metric.

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

AIC Mines has No Moat: AIC Mines operates in a highly competitive mining sector with no significant cost advantages or proprietary technology. It lacks market leadership and faces low 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 AIC Mines might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

AIC Mines  (OTCPK:IAUFF) 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

AIC Mines Moat Score Related Terms

IAUFF vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, AIC Mines'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.

AIC Mines Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where AIC Mines's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
AIC Mines (IAUFF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 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, AIC Mines ranks #438 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is AIC Mines' Moat Score too high?
AIC Mines' current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. AIC Mines' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #438 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AIC Mines has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AIC Mines' Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #438 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places AIC Mines in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. AIC Mines' 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 2,612 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. AIC Mines'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. AIC Mines'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 AIC Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AIC Mines (IAUFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.23, compared to a current price of $0.49 — trading 112.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. AIC Mines' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 AIC Mines (IAUFF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 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 AIC Mines (IAUFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AIC Mines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.49 is trading 112.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.23. GuruFocus considers AIC Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IAUFF:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $0.23 vs. price of $0.49 (112.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Metals & Mining median (#438 of 2612)

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

AIC Mines Business Description

Other Exchanges HLS:GermanyA1M:Australia
Address 130 Hay Street, Suite 3, Subiaco, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
AIC Mines Ltd is engaged in exploration, mine development and production, mine operations, and the sale of copper concentrate in Australia. The company's key projects include the Jericho copper project located south of Eloise, the Eloise Regional Project, the Cannington Project, the Windsor base metal project, and the Pyramid gold projects south of Charters Towers. Additionally, it operates the Delamerian Project with three large exploration licenses in western New South Wales, the Marymia Project, and the Peake and Denison Project located in the Northeast Gawler region. The company operates in one geographical area, Australia, and two segments are mining, exploration, and corporate activities.
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