JINFF (China Gold International Resources) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


JINFF China Gold International Resources Corp Ltd JINFF
73 GF Score
Price $17.28
GF Value $16.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China Gold International Resources Moat Score?

China Gold International Resources JINFF +8.75% 73 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates JINFF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, China Gold International Resources ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

China Gold International Resources has No Moat: China Gold International Resources operates in a competitive mining industry with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant brand strength, intellectual property, or cost advantages, and faces minimal regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak 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 China Gold International Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

China Gold International Resources  (OTCPK:JINFF) 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

China Gold International Resources Moat Score Related Terms

JINFF vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, China Gold International 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.

China Gold International Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Gold International Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
China Gold International Resources (JINFF) has a Moat Score of 3 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, China Gold International Resources ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is China Gold International Resources' Moat Score too high?
China Gold International Resources' current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. China Gold International Resources' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Gold International Resources ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Gold International Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Gold International Resources' Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Gold International Resources ranks #156 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places China Gold International Resources in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. China Gold International Resources' 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 2,612 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. China Gold International Resources'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. China Gold International Resources'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 China Gold International Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gold International Resources (JINFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.64, compared to a current price of $17.28 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. China Gold International Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 China Gold International Resources (JINFF), the current Moat Score is 3 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 China Gold International Resources (JINFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gold International Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.28 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.64. GuruFocus considers China Gold International Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JINFF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $16.64 vs. price of $17.28 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2612)

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

China Gold International Resources Business Description

Address 400 Burrard Street, Suite 1780, Commerce Place, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3A6
China Gold International Resources Corp Ltd is a company engaged in acquiring, developing, and mining mineral reserves in China. The company operates two producing mines in China: the CSH Gold Mine in Inner Mongolia Region, and the Jiama Copper-Polymetallic Mine in Tibet Region. Geographically, the Group's revenue is generated from gold sales and copper multi-products to customers in the PRC. It has two operating segments: The mine-produced gold segment consists of the production of gold dore bars through mining, metallurgical processing, production and selling of gold dore bars; and The mine-produced copper concentrate segment includes the production of copper concentrate including other by-products through mining, metallurgical processing, production and selling copper concentrate.
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