METC (Ramaco Resources) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


METC Ramaco Resources Inc METC
84 GF Score
Price $13.23
GF Value $9.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Ramaco Resources Moat Score?

Ramaco Resources METC +4.34% 84 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates METC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 645 Steel companies, Ramaco Resources ranks better than 93.33% on this metric.

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

Ramaco Resources has No Moat: Ramaco Resources has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive coal industry with limited pricing power, no significant intellectual property, and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty, resulting in a transient 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 Ramaco Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ramaco Resources  (NAS:METC) 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

Ramaco Resources Moat Score Related Terms

METC vs SXC, AREC, AMR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Ramaco 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.

Ramaco Resources Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ramaco Resources's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Ramaco Resources (METC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 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, Ramaco Resources ranks #43 out of 645 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Ramaco Resources' Moat Score too high?
Ramaco Resources' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Ramaco Resources ranks #43 out of 645 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ramaco Resources has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ramaco Resources' Moat Score compare to SXC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ramaco Resources ranks #43 out of 645 companies for Moat Score. This places Ramaco Resources in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Ramaco 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 Ramaco Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramaco Resources (METC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.16, compared to a current price of $13.23 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Ramaco Resources' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Ramaco Resources (METC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 Ramaco Resources (METC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramaco Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.23 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.16. GuruFocus considers Ramaco Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for METC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $9.16 vs. price of $13.23 (44.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Ramaco Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges METCB:USA5R02:Germany
Address 250 West Main Street, Suite 1900, Lexington, KY, USA, 40507
Ramaco Resources Inc is a United States-based company that operates as a pure-play metallurgical coal company with operations in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. Its portfolio includes high-quality metallurgical coal reserves & resources, with a focus on properties such as Elk Creek, Berwind, Knox Creek, and Maben. These properties are strategically located to serve North American blast furnace steel mills and coke plants, as well as international metallurgical coal consumers. Additionally, the company controls mineral deposits in Sheridan, Wyoming, exploring potential opportunities in rare earth elements and coal-to-carbon-based products. The company's two operating segments are Metallurgical Coal segment; and Rare Earths and Critical Minerals.
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