SCZM (Santacruz Silver Mining) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


SCZM Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd SCZM
60 GF Score
Price $6.60
GF Value $1.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Santacruz Silver Mining Moat Score?

Santacruz Silver Mining SCZM +2.72% 60 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCZM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

Santacruz Silver Mining has No Moat: Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd lacks significant market share, network effects, and customer loyalty. The company does not have strong brand strength or durable cost advantages, and there are no significant regulatory barriers. Its competitive position is weak.

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 Santacruz Silver Mining might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Santacruz Silver Mining  (NAS:SCZM) 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

Santacruz Silver Mining Moat Score Related Terms

Santacruz Silver Mining Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Santacruz Silver Mining'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.

Santacruz Silver Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Santacruz Silver Mining's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 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, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Santacruz Silver Mining's Moat Score too high?
Santacruz Silver Mining's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Santacruz Silver Mining's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Santacruz Silver Mining has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santacruz Silver Mining's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Santacruz Silver Mining in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Santacruz Silver Mining'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. Santacruz Silver Mining'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. Santacruz Silver Mining'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 Santacruz Silver Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.80, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 266.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Santacruz Silver Mining's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 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 Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santacruz Silver Mining stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 266.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.80. GuruFocus considers Santacruz Silver Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCZM:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.80 vs. price of $6.60 (266.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2615)

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

Santacruz Silver Mining Business Description

Address 1140 West Pender Street, Suite 480, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4G1
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Latin America, with a primary focus on silver and zinc, including lead and copper. The company earns the majority of its revenue from Zinc and Silver. The company's reportable operating segments are the Bolivar mine and processing plant, the Porco mine and processing plant, the Caballo Blanco Group, San Lucas, Zimapa mine and processing plant, and Corporate and Other activities. Key revenue is generated from Zimapan.
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