FNX (SMNRF) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


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What is FNX Moat Score?

FNX SMNRF 33 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMNRF with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,607 Metals & Mining companies, FNX ranks better than 83.24% on this metric.

FNX has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

FNX has No Moat: FNX Inc shows minimal competitive advantages with no significant market leadership, intellectual property, or cost advantages. The company lacks durable barriers to entry and customer loyalty.

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 FNX might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

FNX  (OTCPK:SMNRF) 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

FNX Moat Score Related Terms

SMNRF vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, FNX'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.

FNX Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
FNX (SMNRF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 09, 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, FNX ranks #437 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is FNX's Moat Score too high?
FNX's current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. FNX's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FNX ranks #437 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FNX has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FNX's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, FNX ranks #437 out of 2607 companies for Moat Score. This places FNX in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. FNX's value of 2 is 100% 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 2,607 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. FNX's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. FNX's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FNX stock overvalued right now?
FNX (SMNRF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. FNX's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign 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 FNX (SMNRF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 09, 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.

FNX Business Description

Other Exchanges FNX:Canada
Address 141 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1101, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 3L5
FNX Inc is a Canadian mineral exploration company with a focus on the exploration and development of the Sandy Lake Project in Ontario, Canada. FNX also holds additional mineral claims which are located within Eabametoong First Nation traditional lands.
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