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


MEX:KGCN Kinross Gold Corp MEX:KGCN
83 GF Score
Price MXN413.00
GF Value MXN282.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kinross Gold Moat Score?

Kinross Gold MEX:KGCN -18.54% 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KGCN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN282.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Kinross Gold ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.

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

Kinross Gold has Narrow Moat: Kinross Gold Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its significant market share in gold mining and durable cost advantages from economies of scale. However, it lacks the regulatory barriers and pricing power needed for a wide 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 Kinross Gold might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kinross Gold  (MEX:KGCN) 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

Kinross Gold Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Gold subindustry, Kinross Gold'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.

Kinross Gold Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Kinross Gold (MEX:KGCN) 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, Kinross Gold ranks #7 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Kinross Gold's Moat Score too high?
Kinross Gold's current Moat Score is 6. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kinross Gold's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinross Gold ranks #7 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kinross Gold has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinross Gold's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kinross Gold ranks #7 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Kinross Gold in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Kinross Gold's 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. Kinross Gold'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. Kinross Gold'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 Kinross Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinross Gold (MEX:KGCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN282.64, compared to a current price of MXN413.00 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Kinross Gold's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kinross Gold (MEX:KGCN), 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 Kinross Gold (MEX:KGCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinross Gold stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN413.00 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN282.64. GuruFocus considers Kinross Gold to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KGCN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN282.64 vs. price of MXN413.00 (46.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Metals & Mining median (#7 of 2615)

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

Kinross Gold Business Description

Address 25 York Street, 17th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2V5
Kinross Gold is a Canada-based gold producer, producing roughly 2 million gold equivalent ounces in 2025. The company had about a decade of gold reserves at the end of 2025. It operates mines in the Americas and West Africa after selling its low-cost Russian operations in 2022 in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Kinross has historically used acquisitions to fuel expansion into new regions and production growth. In 2022, Kinross purchased the Great Bear project in Canada. If developed as we think likely, it could produce an average of more than 500,000 ounces of gold per year for at least a decade, with its unit cash costs likely in the first quartile of the industry cost curve. Though Great Bear's production is likely to be replacement ounces for falling volumes at other mines.
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