LODE (Comstock) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


LODE Comstock Inc LODE
47 GF Score
Price $4.11
GF Value $0.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Comstock Moat Score?

Comstock LODE -3.97% 47 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LODE with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Comstock ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

Comstock has No Moat: Comstock operates in the volatile mining industry with no significant cost advantages or proprietary technology. The lack of regulatory barriers and intense competition limit its ability to establish a durable moat.

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 Comstock might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Comstock  (AMEX:LODE) 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

Comstock Moat Score Related Terms

LODE vs GORO, THMG, ACRG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Comstock'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.

Comstock Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Comstock (LODE) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 25, 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, Comstock ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Comstock's Moat Score too high?
Comstock's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Comstock's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Comstock ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Comstock has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comstock's Moat Score compare to GORO and THMG?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Comstock ranks #156 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Comstock in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Comstock'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. Comstock'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. Comstock'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 Comstock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comstock (LODE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.73, compared to a current price of $4.11 — trading 463% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Comstock's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Comstock (LODE), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 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 Comstock (LODE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comstock stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.11 is trading 463% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.73. GuruFocus considers Comstock to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LODE:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.73 vs. price of $4.11 (463% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2615)

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

Comstock Business Description

Other Exchanges GSP0:Germany
Address 117 American Flat Road, Virginia City, NV, USA, 89440
Comstock Inc commercializes technologies that convert underutilized waste and natural resources into clean energy and supporting products, including electrification, metals, and minerals from end-of-life solar panels. Its subsidiary focuses on producing renewable fuels from waste, energy crops, and woody biomass, supported by facilities in Wisconsin, pilot farms, a biorefinery site in Tulsa, and solar panel recycling operations in Nevada. The Company operates through two high-growth segments and a corporate segment, with its activities grouped into Metals, which generates the majority of revenue, Fuels, Mining, Strategic Investments, and Corporate Services.
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