SHVLF (Starcore International Mines) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


SHVLF Starcore International Mines Ltd SHVLF
41 GF Score
Price $0.32
GF Value $0.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Starcore International Mines Moat Score?

Starcore International Mines SHVLF -3.01% 41 Moat Score is 1 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHVLF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Starcore International Mines ranks better than 60.11% on this metric.

Starcore International Mines has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Starcore International Mines has No Moat: Starcore International Mines Ltd operates in a highly competitive mining industry with no significant market leadership or cost advantages. The company lacks brand strength, customer loyalty, and regulatory barriers, 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 Starcore International Mines might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Starcore International Mines  (OTCPK:SHVLF) 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

Starcore International Mines Moat Score Related Terms

Starcore International Mines Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Starcore International Mines'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.

Starcore International Mines Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Starcore International Mines's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) has a Moat Score of 1 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, Starcore International Mines ranks #1042 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Starcore International Mines' Moat Score too high?
Starcore International Mines' current Moat Score is 1. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Starcore International Mines' value of 1 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #1042 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starcore International Mines has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starcore International Mines' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #1042 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This puts Starcore International Mines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Starcore International Mines' value of 1 is 0% at 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. Starcore International Mines's current Moat Score of 1 is 0% at 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. Starcore International Mines's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starcore International Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 165.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1 and 0% at the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Starcore International Mines' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF), the current Moat Score is 1 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 165.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12. GuruFocus considers Starcore International Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHVLF:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.32 (165.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Metals & Mining median (#1042 of 2612)

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Starcore International Mines Business Description

Other Exchanges V4JA:GermanySAM:Canada
Address 580 Hornby Street, Suite 750, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3B6
Starcore International Mines Ltd is in the business of exploration, development, and production of minerals. It has got products in various stages The San Martin being the primary source of operating cash flows. In Mexico, the business holds an interest in the silver and gold processing plant. Some of its projects include San Martin, El Creston, and Toiyabe among others. The majority of the organization's revenue comes from Bernal, Mexico. The Company is also engaged in acquiring mining related operating assets and exploration assets in North America and West Africa directly and through corporate acquisitions.
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