NESRF (Northern Star Resources) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NESRF Northern Star Resources Ltd NESRF
93 GF Score
Price $14.55
GF Value $14.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Northern Star Resources Moat Score?

Northern Star Resources NESRF +4.86% 93 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

Northern Star Resources has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Northern Star Resources has Narrow Moat: Northern Star Resources benefits from economies of scale and valuable mining assets. It has a solid position in the gold mining industry with some cost advantages, but lacks strong brand strength or regulatory barriers for a wider 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 Northern Star Resources might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Northern Star Resources  (OTCPK:NESRF) 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

Northern Star Resources Moat Score Related Terms

NESRF vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Northern Star Resources'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.

Northern Star Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Northern Star Resources ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Northern Star Resources' Moat Score too high?
Northern Star Resources' current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Northern Star Resources' value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #33 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Northern Star Resources in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Northern Star Resources' 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. Northern Star Resources'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. Northern Star Resources'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 Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.54, compared to a current price of $14.55 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.55 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.54. GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NESRF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $14.54 vs. price of $14.55 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2615)

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

Northern Star Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges NS7:GermanyNST:Australia
Address 500 Hay Street, Level 4, Subiaco, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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