Dakota Gold (STU:RR6) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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STU:RR6 Dakota Gold Corp STU:RR6
38 GF Score
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What is Dakota Gold Moat Score?

Dakota Gold STU:RR6 +6.35% 38 Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RR6 with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,595 Metals & Mining companies, Dakota Gold ranks better than 60.27% on this metric.

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

Dakota Gold has No Moat: Dakota Gold Corp operates in a highly competitive mining industry with no significant market share, brand strength, or cost advantages. The company lacks proprietary technology or regulatory barriers that could provide a competitive edge.

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 Dakota Gold might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Dakota Gold  (STU:RR6) 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

Dakota Gold Moat Score Related Terms

STU:RR6 vs GROY, CTGO, IDR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Dakota Gold'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.

Dakota Gold Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


STU:RR6
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Dakota Gold (STU:RR6) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Aug. 20, 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, Dakota Gold ranks #1031 out of 2595 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Dakota Gold's Moat Score too high?
Dakota Gold's current Moat Score is 1. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Dakota Gold's value of 1 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dakota Gold ranks #1031 out of 2595 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dakota Gold has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dakota Gold's Moat Score compare to GROY and CTGO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Dakota Gold ranks #1031 out of 2595 companies for Moat Score. This puts Dakota Gold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Dakota Gold's 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 2,595 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. Dakota Gold'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. Dakota Gold'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 Dakota Gold stock overvalued right now?
Dakota Gold (STU:RR6) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1 and 0% at the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Dakota Gold's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 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 Dakota Gold (STU:RR6), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 20, 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.

Dakota Gold Business Description

Other Exchanges DC:USA
Address 106 Glendale Drive, Suite A, Lead, SD, USA, 57754
Dakota Gold Corp is a gold exploration and development company focused on revitalizing the Homestake District in Lead, South Dakota. The company holds gold mineral properties surrounding the historic Homestake Mine and is advancing key projects, including the Richmond Hill Project.
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