LBRMF (Labrador Iron Mines Holdings) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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What is Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Moat Score?

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings LBRMF +25.00% Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,602 Metals & Mining companies, Labrador Iron Mines Holdings ranks better than 94% on this metric.

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings has No Moat: Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Ltd operates in a commodity-driven industry with minimal differentiation. The company lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers to entry.

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 Labrador Iron Mines Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings  (OTCPK:LBRMF) 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

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

LBRMF vs GTIJF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Labrador Iron Mines Holdings'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.

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Labrador Iron Mines Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Labrador Iron Mines Holdings (LBRMF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 03, 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, Labrador Iron Mines Holdings ranks #156 out of 2602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Labrador Iron Mines Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Labrador Iron Mines Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Labrador Iron Mines Holdings' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Labrador Iron Mines Holdings ranks #156 out of 2602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Labrador Iron Mines Holdings' Moat Score compare to GTIJF?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Labrador Iron Mines Holdings ranks #156 out of 2602 companies for Moat Score. This places Labrador Iron Mines Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Labrador Iron Mines Holdings' 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 2,602 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. Labrador Iron Mines Holdings'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. Labrador Iron Mines Holdings'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 Labrador Iron Mines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Labrador Iron Mines Holdings (LBRMF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% 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 Labrador Iron Mines Holdings (LBRMF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 03, 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.

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Business Description

Address 55 University Avenue, Suite 1805, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2H7
Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Ltd is a mineral resource company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of mining iron ore and the exploration and development of direct shipping iron ore. Its projects include James, Redmond, Knob Lake, Houston and Malcolm, Sawyer Lake, Astray Lake, and Kivivic Number 1 and 2.