MIDLF (Midland Exploration) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MIDLF Midland Exploration Inc MIDLF
34 GF Score
Price $0.28
GF Value $0.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Midland Exploration Moat Score?

Midland Exploration MIDLF 34 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIDLF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,611 Metals & Mining companies, Midland Exploration ranks better than 83.22% on this metric.

Midland Exploration has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Midland Exploration has No Moat: Midland Exploration operates in a highly competitive and speculative mining industry with no significant market share or customer loyalty. It lacks durable cost advantages and faces low barriers to entry.

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 Midland Exploration might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Midland Exploration  (OTCPK:MIDLF) 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

Midland Exploration Moat Score Related Terms

Midland Exploration Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Midland Exploration'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.

Midland Exploration Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Midland Exploration (MIDLF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 01, 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, Midland Exploration ranks #438 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Midland Exploration's Moat Score too high?
Midland Exploration's current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Midland Exploration's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #438 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Midland Exploration has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Midland Exploration's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #438 out of 2611 companies for Moat Score. This places Midland Exploration in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Midland Exploration's value of 2 is 100% 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 2,611 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. Midland Exploration's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. Midland Exploration's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Midland Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration (MIDLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.43, compared to a current price of $0.28 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Midland Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.28 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.43. GuruFocus considers Midland Exploration to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIDLF:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $0.43 vs. price of $0.28 (36% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Metals & Mining median (#438 of 2611)

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

Midland Exploration Business Description

Other Exchanges MD:Canada
Address 1, Place Ville Marie, Bureau 4000, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 4M4
Midland Exploration Inc is a company engaged in the mining exploration business. The Corporation's operations include the acquisition and exploration of mining properties and it currently operates in a single segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of exploration properties. All of the corporation's activities are conducted in Canada. Its projects include Casault, Heva, Jouvex, Lac Esther, Laflamme, Tete-Nord, and others.
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