Gold Fields (MEX:GFIN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:GFIN Gold Fields Ltd MEX:GFIN
97 GF Score
Price MXN572.00
GF Value MXN687.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gold Fields Moat Score?

Gold Fields MEX:GFIN -7.74% 97 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GFIN with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN687.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Gold Fields ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.

Gold Fields has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Gold Fields has Narrow Moat: Gold Fields Ltd has strong brand strength and economies of scale in the gold mining industry. However, it faces significant competition and lacks exclusive regulatory barriers, resulting in a strong narrow 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 Gold Fields might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Gold Fields  (MEX:GFIN) 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

Gold Fields Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:GFIN vs NEM, AU, CDE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Gold Fields'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.

Gold Fields Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Gold Fields (MEX:GFIN) has a Moat Score of 6 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, Gold Fields ranks #7 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Gold Fields' Moat Score too high?
Gold Fields' current Moat Score is 6. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gold Fields' value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #7 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gold Fields has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gold Fields' Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #7 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Gold Fields in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Gold Fields' value of 6 is 500% 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. Gold Fields's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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. Gold Fields's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gold Fields stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields (MEX:GFIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN687.56, compared to a current price of MXN572.00 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Gold Fields' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Gold Fields (MEX:GFIN), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Gold Fields (MEX:GFIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN572.00 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN687.56. GuruFocus considers Gold Fields to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GFIN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN687.56 vs. price of MXN572.00 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Metals & Mining median (#7 of 2615)

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

Gold Fields Business Description

Address 150 Helen Road, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Gold Fields Ltd is a producer of gold and is a holder of gold reserves and resources in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. In Peru, the company also produces copper. The company is involved in underground and surface gold and surface copper mining and silver and related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. It conducts underground and surface mining operations at St. Ives, underground-only operations at Agnew, Granny Smith, and South Deep, and surface-only open pit mining at Damang, Tarkwa, and Cerro Corona. The company's revenues are derived from the sale of gold that it produces.
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