Benguet (PHS:BC) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PHS:BC Benguet Corp PHS:BC
72 GF Score
Price ₱6.30
GF Value ₱5.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Benguet Moat Score?

Benguet PHS:BC 72 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:BC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱5.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Benguet ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

Benguet has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Benguet has No Moat: Benguet Corp operates in the mining industry, which is subject to commodity price volatility and regulatory challenges. The company lacks significant cost advantages or proprietary technology to establish a strong competitive position.

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 Benguet might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Benguet  (PHS:BC) 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

Benguet Moat Score Related Terms

PHS:BC vs NEM, AU, CDE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Benguet'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.

Benguet Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Benguet (PHS:BC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 25, 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, Benguet ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Benguet's Moat Score too high?
Benguet's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Benguet's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Benguet ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Benguet has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benguet's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #156 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Benguet in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Benguet's value of 3 is 200% 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. Benguet's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Benguet's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benguet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet (PHS:BC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱5.88, compared to a current price of ₱6.30 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Benguet's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Benguet (PHS:BC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 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 Benguet (PHS:BC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱6.30 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱5.88. GuruFocus considers Benguet to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:BC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: ₱5.88 vs. price of ₱6.30 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2615)

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

Benguet Business Description

Address 106 Paseo de Roxas, 7th Floor, Universal Re-Building, Makati City, PHL, 1226
Benguet Corp is engaged in gold, nickel, and other metallic and nonmetallic mineral production, exploration, research and development, and natural resource projects. The company operates through four business segments, namely Mining, Health Services, Logistics, and Others. The Mining segment is engaged in exploration, nickel, and gold mining operations and generates the maximum revenue for the company. The Health Services segment is engaged in the business of offering medical and clinical diagnostic examinations and health care services on pre-employment. The logistics segment is engaged in logistics services to the supply-chain requirements of various industries. The Other segment of the company is engaged in research, development, health services, and water projects.
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