Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


STU:JIX Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd STU:JIX
78 GF Score
Price €3.54
GF Value €2.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Jiangxi Copper Co Moat Score?

Jiangxi Copper Co STU:JIX +3.00% 78 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:JIX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks better than 97.13% on this metric.

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

Jiangxi Copper Co has Narrow Moat: Jiangxi Copper Co has a discernible but modest moat due to its scale in copper production and some cost advantages. However, the commodity nature of its products and intense competition limit its pricing power and brand strength, resulting in a modest 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 Jiangxi Copper Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Jiangxi Copper Co  (STU:JIX) 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

Jiangxi Copper Co Moat Score Related Terms

STU:JIX vs SCCO, FCX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Jiangxi Copper Co'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.

Jiangxi Copper Co Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangxi Copper Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 04, 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, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #75 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Jiangxi Copper Co's Moat Score too high?
Jiangxi Copper Co's current Moat Score is 4. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Jiangxi Copper Co's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #75 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangxi Copper Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangxi Copper Co's Moat Score compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #75 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Jiangxi Copper Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Jiangxi Copper Co'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 2,612 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. Jiangxi Copper Co'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. Jiangxi Copper Co'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 Jiangxi Copper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.13, compared to a current price of €3.54 — trading 66.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Jiangxi Copper Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 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 Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Copper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.54 is trading 66.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.13. GuruFocus considers Jiangxi Copper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:JIX:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €2.13 vs. price of €3.54 (66.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Metals & Mining median (#75 of 2612)

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

Jiangxi Copper Co Business Description

Address No. 7666 Changdong Avenue, High-tech Development Zone, Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, CHN, 330096
Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd engages in copper and gold mining, dressing, smelting and processing; extraction and processing of rare and scattered metals; sectors such as sulphuric chemistry and trading. Its products include such as cathode copper, gold, silver, lead-zinc, and sulfuric acid; rare and precious metal products such as molybdenum, selenium, tellurium, rhenium, platinum, palladium, and bismuth; as well as copper processing products, new material products, and industrial manufacturing products. It has two operating segments: the production and sale of copper and other related products and services, and the production and sale of gold and other related products and services. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Copper related business.
78GF Score

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