SGQRF (Southgobi Resources) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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SGQRF Southgobi Resources Ltd SGQRF
62 GF Score
Price $0.28
GF Value $0.64
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What is Southgobi Resources Moat Score?

Southgobi Resources SGQRF 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGQRF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.64. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 186 Other Energy Sources companies, Southgobi Resources ranks better than 89.78% on this metric.

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

Southgobi Resources has Narrow Moat: Southgobi Resources has a modest moat due to its coal resources and potential cost advantages. However, the competitive nature of the coal industry and lack of strong brand strength or customer loyalty limit its 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 Southgobi Resources might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Southgobi Resources  (OTCPK:SGQRF) 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

Southgobi Resources Moat Score Related Terms

Southgobi Resources Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Southgobi 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.

Southgobi Resources Moat Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Southgobi Resources (SGQRF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 14, 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, Southgobi Resources ranks #19 out of 186 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Southgobi Resources' Moat Score too high?
Southgobi Resources' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Southgobi Resources ranks #19 out of 186 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southgobi Resources has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southgobi Resources' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Southgobi Resources ranks #19 out of 186 companies for Moat Score. This places Southgobi Resources 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. Southgobi Resources'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 Southgobi Resources stock overvalued right now?
Southgobi Resources (SGQRF) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.64, compared to a current price of $0.28 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Southgobi Resources' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Southgobi Resources (SGQRF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 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 Southgobi Resources (SGQRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southgobi Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.28 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.64.

Key valuation signals for SGQRF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $0.64 vs. price of $0.28 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Southgobi Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges 01878:Hong KongSGQ:Canada
Address Tower 1, 193 Prince Edward Road. West, Grand Centurey Tower, Units 1208-10, Mongkok, Corporate Department, Kowloon, HKG, V6C 2G8
Southgobi Resources Ltd together with its subsidiaries is an integrated coal mining, development, and exploration company. Its reportable operating segment is its Coal Division which is principally engaged in coal mining, development, and exploration in Mongolia and logistics and trading of coal in Mongolia and China. The company also holds the mining and exploration licenses of other metallurgical and thermal coal deposits in the South Gobi Province of Mongolia. The company owns the following operating coal mine and coal projects in Mongolia: the Ovoot Tolgoi Mine, Zag Suuj Project, and the Soumber Project.
62GF Score

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