IAUX (i-80 Gold) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


IAUX i-80 Gold Corp IAUX
48 GF Score
Price $1.42
GF Value $1.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is i-80 Gold Moat Score?

i-80 Gold IAUX +2.16% 48 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates IAUX with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, i-80 Gold ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

i-80 Gold has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

i-80 Gold has No Moat: i-80 Gold operates in the competitive gold mining industry with limited pricing power and high competition. It lacks significant cost advantages or proprietary technology, and its market share is not sustainably defensible.

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 i-80 Gold might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

i-80 Gold  (AMEX:IAUX) 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

i-80 Gold Moat Score Related Terms

IAUX vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, i-80 Gold'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.

i-80 Gold Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, i-80 Gold's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where i-80 Gold's Moat Score falls into.


IAUX
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i-80 Gold Corp IAUX
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
i-80 Gold (IAUX) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 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, i-80 Gold ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is i-80 Gold's Moat Score too high?
i-80 Gold's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. i-80 Gold's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, i-80 Gold ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, i-80 Gold has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does i-80 Gold's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, i-80 Gold ranks #156 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places i-80 Gold in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. i-80 Gold's value of 3 is 200% 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 2,615 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. i-80 Gold's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. i-80 Gold's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is i-80 Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i-80 Gold (IAUX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.03, compared to a current price of $1.42 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. i-80 Gold's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 i-80 Gold (IAUX), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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 i-80 Gold (IAUX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i-80 Gold stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.42 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.03. GuruFocus considers i-80 Gold to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IAUX:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.03 vs. price of $1.42 (37.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2615)

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

i-80 Gold Business Description

Other Exchanges 8JI:GermanyIAU:Canada
Address 5190 Neil Road, Suite 460, Reno, NV, USA, 89502
i-80 Gold Corp is a well-financed gold and silver producer engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, silver, and poly-metallic deposits. The Company's principal assets include the Ruby Hill Mine, Lone Tree Mine, Granite Creek Mine, and McCoy-Cove Project.
48GF Score

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