Sibanye Stillwater (MEX:SBSWN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MEX:SBSWN Sibanye Stillwater Ltd MEX:SBSWN
64 GF Score
Price MXN201.50
GF Value MXN172.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sibanye Stillwater Moat Score?

Sibanye Stillwater MEX:SBSWN 64 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SBSWN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN172.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Sibanye Stillwater ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

Sibanye Stillwater has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sibanye Stillwater has Narrow Moat: Sibanye Stillwater benefits from economies of scale in mining operations and a strong distribution network. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand differentiation, limiting its moat to a solid narrow level.

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 Sibanye Stillwater might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sibanye Stillwater  (MEX:SBSWN) 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

Sibanye Stillwater Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:SBSWN vs HL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sibanye Stillwater'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.

Sibanye Stillwater Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Sibanye Stillwater (MEX:SBSWN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 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, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Sibanye Stillwater's Moat Score too high?
Sibanye Stillwater's current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Sibanye Stillwater's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sibanye Stillwater has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sibanye Stillwater's Moat Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #33 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Sibanye Stillwater in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Sibanye Stillwater's value of 5 is 400% 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. Sibanye Stillwater's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. Sibanye Stillwater's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sibanye Stillwater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater (MEX:SBSWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN172.28, compared to a current price of MXN201.50 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Sibanye Stillwater's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Sibanye Stillwater (MEX:SBSWN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 Sibanye Stillwater (MEX:SBSWN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN201.50 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN172.28. GuruFocus considers Sibanye Stillwater to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SBSWN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN172.28 vs. price of MXN201.50 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2615)

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

Sibanye Stillwater Business Description

Address Cnr 14th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Road, Bridgeview House, Building 11, Ground Floor, Lakeview Avenue, Constantia Office Park, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, GT, ZAF, 1709
Sibanye Stillwater Ltd is a South African mining and metals processing group with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects, and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in mine tailings retreatment operations. It is a producer of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top-tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper, and cobalt. Its products are Gold, Nickel, Zinc, Chrome, PGMs, and other. Group operations are divided into two segments, South African Operations and International and recycling operations.
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MXN201.50
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