NC (NACCO Industries) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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NC NACCO Industries Inc NC
66 GF Score
Price $47.40
GF Value $40.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is NACCO Industries Moat Score?

NACCO Industries NC +0.47% 66 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates NC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Other Energy Sources companies, NACCO Industries ranks better than 89.84% on this metric.

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

NACCO Industries has Narrow Moat: NACCO Industries benefits from some economies of scale and a stable customer base in its mining operations. However, it lacks strong brand strength or significant regulatory barriers to elevate it beyond a modest 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 NACCO Industries might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

NACCO Industries  (NYSE:NC) 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

NACCO Industries Moat Score Related Terms

NC vs NRP, CNR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, NACCO Industries'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.

NACCO Industries Moat Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, NACCO Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NACCO Industries's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
NACCO Industries (NC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 31, 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, NACCO Industries ranks #19 out of 187 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is NACCO Industries' Moat Score too high?
NACCO Industries' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #19 out of 187 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NACCO Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NACCO Industries' Moat Score compare to NRP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #19 out of 187 companies for Moat Score. This places NACCO Industries in the top 10% 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Other Energy Sources 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. NACCO Industries'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 NACCO Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACCO Industries (NC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.45, compared to a current price of $47.40 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. NACCO Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 NACCO Industries (NC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 31, 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 NACCO Industries (NC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACCO Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.40 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.45. GuruFocus considers NACCO Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $40.45 vs. price of $47.40 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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

NACCO Industries Business Description

Address 22901 Millcreek Boulevard, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44122
NACCO Industries Inc is a holding company that operates in the mining and natural resource industries. It has three operating segments: Utility Coal Mining, Contract Mining, and Minerals and Royalties. The Utility Coal Mining segment, operated by North American Coal, manages surface coal mines that are exclusive, long-term fuel providers for power generation companies. The Contract Mining segment, operated by North American Mining, is a provider of a broad range of specialized, long-term contract mining services. The Minerals and Royalties segment, which includes the Catapult Mineral Partners (Catapult) business, acquires and promotes the development of mineral and royalty interests and other related investments.
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