Nexa Resources (STU:NE0) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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STU:NE0 Nexa Resources SA STU:NE0
60 GF Score
Price €12.10
GF Value €7.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Nexa Resources Moat Score?

Nexa Resources STU:NE0 +4.31% 60 Moat Score is 6 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:NE0 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,593 Metals & Mining companies, Nexa Resources ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.

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

Nexa Resources has Narrow Moat: Nexa Resources SA has a strong narrow moat due to its durable cost advantages and economies of scale in the mining industry. The company benefits from a superior distribution network and significant regulatory barriers, though it lacks strong 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 Nexa Resources might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Nexa Resources  (STU:NE0) 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

Nexa Resources Moat Score Related Terms

STU:NE0 vs EMAT, TMC, IMC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Nexa Resources'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.

Nexa Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Nexa Resources (STU:NE0) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Sep. 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, Nexa Resources ranks #7 out of 2593 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Nexa Resources' Moat Score too high?
Nexa Resources' current Moat Score is 6. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Nexa Resources' value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexa Resources ranks #7 out of 2593 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nexa Resources has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexa Resources' Moat Score compare to EMAT and TMC?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources ranks #7 out of 2593 companies for Moat Score. This places Nexa Resources in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Nexa Resources' 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 2,593 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. Nexa Resources'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. Nexa Resources'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 Nexa Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexa Resources (STU:NE0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.88, compared to a current price of €12.10 — trading 53.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Nexa Resources' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Nexa Resources (STU:NE0), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Sep. 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.

Is Nexa Resources (STU:NE0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexa Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.10 is trading 53.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.88. GuruFocus considers Nexa Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:NE0:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €7.88 vs. price of €12.10 (53.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Metals & Mining median (#7 of 2593)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NE0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nexa Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges NEXA:USA
Address 37A, Avenue J.F. Kennedy, Luxembourg, LUX, L-1855
Nexa Resources SA operate large-scale, mechanized underground and open pit mines, as well as smelters. The company operates through two segments namely Mining and Smelting. Its Mining segment consists of various operating units includes mineral exploration activities and the production of zinc concentrates, copper concentrates and concentrates. The Smelting segment comprises operating units which include facilities recovering and refining zinc metal out of feed materials such as zinc concentrates or secondary feed materials. It generates maximum revenue from the Smelting segment. Geographically It has a presence in Brazil, Peru, the United States of America, Switzerland, Japan, Argentina, South Korea, Colombia, Vietnam, Malaysia and other countries.
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