SHTLF (South32) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


SHTLF South32 Ltd SHTLF
73 GF Score
Price $2.87
GF Value $2.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is South32 Moat Score?

South32 SHTLF -5.45% 73 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHTLF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, South32 ranks better than 97.13% on this metric.

South32 has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

South32 has Narrow Moat: South32 Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its economies of scale in mining operations. It benefits from cost advantages and a strong distribution network, but faces significant competition and lacks strong pricing power or brand strength.

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 South32 might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

South32  (OTCPK:SHTLF) 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

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South32 Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, South32'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.

South32 Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, South32's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South32's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
South32 (SHTLF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, South32 ranks #75 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is South32's Moat Score too high?
South32's current Moat Score is 4. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. South32's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South32 ranks #75 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South32 has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South32's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, South32 ranks #75 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places South32 in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. South32's value of 4 is 300% 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. South32's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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. South32'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 South32 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South32 (SHTLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.64, compared to a current price of $2.87 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. South32's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 South32 (SHTLF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 South32 (SHTLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South32 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.87 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.64. GuruFocus considers South32 to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHTLF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $2.64 vs. price of $2.87 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Metals & Mining median (#75 of 2615)

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

South32 Business Description

Address 100 Street Georges Terrace, Level 2, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
South32 was born of the demerger of noncore assets from BHP in 2015. Its major operations include alumina businesses in Australia and Brazil, aluminum in Brazil, South Africa, and Mozambique, and manganese businesses in Australia and South Africa. It sold New South Wales metallurgical coal in August 2024 and the Cerro Matoso nickel mine in Colombia in December 2025. It also owns the Cannington silver/lead/zinc mine in Queensland. Its Australian manganese operations deliver high returns, but have a relatively short reserve life. The company acquired Arizona Mining, which brings with it the high-grade and likely low-cost Taylor project in the US, and also entered the copper business in 2022 via the purchase of a 45% stake in the Sierra Gorda mine in Chile.
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