PXCLF (Phoenix Copper) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


What is Phoenix Copper Moat Score?

Phoenix Copper PXCLF -36.57% Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Phoenix Copper ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

Phoenix Copper has No Moat: Phoenix Copper Ltd operates in a commodity-driven industry with limited brand strength and no significant regulatory or intellectual property advantages, resulting in a very weak 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 Phoenix Copper might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Phoenix Copper  (OTCPK:PXCLF) 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

Phoenix Copper Moat Score Related Terms

Phoenix Copper Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Phoenix Copper'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.

Phoenix Copper Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Phoenix Copper (PXCLF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, Phoenix Copper ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Phoenix Copper's Moat Score too high?
Phoenix Copper's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Phoenix Copper's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phoenix Copper ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Phoenix Copper's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Phoenix Copper ranks #156 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Phoenix Copper in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Phoenix Copper'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 2,612 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. Phoenix Copper'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. Phoenix Copper'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 Phoenix Copper stock overvalued right now?
Phoenix Copper (PXCLF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. 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 Phoenix Copper (PXCLF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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.

Phoenix Copper Business Description

Other Exchanges PXCLY:USAPXC:UK5HR:Germany
Address Wickhams Cay 1, Road Town, OMC Chambers, Tortola, VGB, VG1110
Phoenix Copper Ltd is a USA-focused, base and precious metal emerging producer and exploration company. It is evaluating the silver and gold resources around three other past-producing mines within the 8,034-acre Empire claims block as well as cobalt in two claims blocks north of Empire in Idaho. Its operations are focused near Mackay, Idaho in the Alder Creek mining district. This district includes the historical Empire, Horseshoe, White Knob, and Blue Bird Mines, past producers of copper, gold, silver, zinc, lead, and tungsten from underground mines. Additionally, the district includes Navarre Creek, a Carlin-trend gold discovery that hosts a 6.1 km gold strike length within a 9.8 km2 area.