MSB (Mesabi Trust) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MSB Mesabi Trust MSB
75 GF Score
Price $24.75
GF Value $18.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Mesabi Trust Moat Score?

Mesabi Trust MSB +1.64% 75 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 647 Steel companies, Mesabi Trust ranks better than 95.83% on this metric.

Mesabi Trust has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Mesabi Trust has Narrow Moat: Mesabi Trust has a discernible but modest moat due to its exclusive licenses for iron ore royalties. While it benefits from regulatory barriers, it lacks market leadership, brand strength, and significant cost advantages.

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 Mesabi Trust might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Mesabi Trust  (NYSE:MSB) 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

Mesabi Trust Moat Score Related Terms

MSB vs FRD, LUD, ZKIN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Mesabi Trust'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.

Mesabi Trust Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mesabi Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mesabi Trust's Moat Score falls into.


MSB
75GF Score
Mesabi Trust MSB
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Mesabi Trust (MSB) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 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, Mesabi Trust ranks #27 out of 647 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Mesabi Trust's Moat Score too high?
Mesabi Trust's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #27 out of 647 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mesabi Trust has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesabi Trust's Moat Score compare to FRD and LUD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #27 out of 647 companies for Moat Score. This places Mesabi Trust in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Mesabi Trust's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesabi Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust (MSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.16, compared to a current price of $24.75 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Mesabi Trust's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.75 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.16. GuruFocus considers Mesabi Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSB:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $18.16 vs. price of $24.75 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Mesabi Trust Business Description

Address c/o Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas Trust & Agency Services, 1 Columbus Circle, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Mesabi Trust operates as a royalty trust in the United States. The company is involved in the conservation and protection of its assets. The company's principally wholly-owned segment is the iron ore mining segment, which generates income from the Peter Mitchell Mine, an iron mine located near Babbitt, Minnesota, at the northeastern end of the Mesabi Iron Range.
75GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MSB

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$24.75
Price
$18.16
GF Value