Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


STU:MBU Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA STU:MBU
72 GF Score
Price €26.20
GF Value €26.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Moat Score?

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA STU:MBU +0.77% 72 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MBU with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.90 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has Narrow Moat: Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA has a strong narrow moat due to its established position in the mining industry, cost advantages, and valuable mineral rights. However, it faces commodity price volatility and lacks significant customer switching costs or network effects.

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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA  (STU:MBU) 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

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Moat Score Related Terms

STU:MBU vs HL, SIND: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA'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.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 05, 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, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #7 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Moat Score too high?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Moat Score is 6. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #7 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Moat Score compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #7 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's value of 6 is 500% 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. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.90, compared to a current price of €26.20 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €26.20 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.90. GuruFocus considers Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MBU:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €26.90 vs. price of €26.20 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Metals & Mining median (#7 of 2612)

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

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Business Description

Address Las Begonias 415, 19th Floor, San Isidro, Lima, PER, 15046
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a Peruvian precious metals-producing company with experience in mine exploration, development, construction, and operation.
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