MRRDF (Meridian Mining) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MRRDF Meridian Mining PLC MRRDF
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What is Meridian Mining Moat Score?

Meridian Mining MRRDF +1.77% 22 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MRRDF with a GF Score™ of 22/100. Among 2,611 Metals & Mining companies, Meridian Mining ranks better than 83.22% on this metric.

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

Meridian Mining has No Moat: Meridian Mining PLC has very weak competitive advantages. The mining industry is capital-intensive with low switching costs and minimal brand differentiation. The company lacks significant intellectual property, regulatory barriers, or cost advantages that would provide a sustainable 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 Meridian Mining might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Meridian Mining  (OTCPK:MRRDF) 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

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Meridian Mining Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Meridian Mining'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.

Meridian Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Meridian Mining's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Meridian Mining (MRRDF) 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, Meridian Mining ranks #438 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Meridian Mining's Moat Score too high?
Meridian Mining's current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Meridian Mining's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian Mining ranks #438 out of 2611 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meridian Mining has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Mining's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Meridian Mining ranks #438 out of 2611 companies for Moat Score. This places Meridian Mining in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Meridian Mining'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. Meridian Mining'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. Meridian Mining'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 Meridian Mining stock overvalued right now?
Meridian Mining (MRRDF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Meridian Mining's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Meridian Mining (MRRDF), 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.

Meridian Mining Business Description

Address 4 More London Riverside, 8th Floor, London, GBR, SE1 2AU
Meridian Mining PLC is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral deposits in Brazil. The Company is currently focused on resource development of the Cabacal Project, the regional scale exploration of the Cabacal VMS belt and the exploration in the Santa Helena and Espigao.
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