Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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STU:WJ4 Warrior Met Coal Inc STU:WJ4
82 GF Score
Price €84.12
GF Value €55.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Warrior Met Coal Moat Score?

Warrior Met Coal STU:WJ4 +8.02% 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WJ4 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Steel companies, Warrior Met Coal ranks better than 98.6% on this metric.

Warrior Met Coal has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Warrior Met Coal has Narrow Moat: Warrior Met Coal Inc benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its cost advantages in coal production and established distribution networks. While it has some pricing power and market share in metallurgical coal, the industry is subject to cyclical demand and regulatory pressures, limiting the strength of its moat.

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 Warrior Met Coal might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Warrior Met Coal  (STU:WJ4) 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

Warrior Met Coal Moat Score Related Terms

STU:WJ4 vs AMR, SXC, METC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Warrior Met Coal'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.

Warrior Met Coal Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Warrior Met Coal's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Warrior Met Coal's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 12, 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, Warrior Met Coal ranks #9 out of 641 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Warrior Met Coal's Moat Score too high?
Warrior Met Coal's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #9 out of 641 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Warrior Met Coal has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warrior Met Coal's Moat Score compare to AMR and SXC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #9 out of 641 companies for Moat Score. This places Warrior Met Coal in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Warrior Met Coal's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warrior Met Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.75, compared to a current price of €84.12 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Warrior Met Coal's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 12, 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 Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €84.12 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.75. GuruFocus considers Warrior Met Coal to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WJ4:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €55.75 vs. price of €84.12 (50.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WJ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Warrior Met Coal Business Description

Other Exchanges HCC:USA
Address 16243 Highway 216, Brookwood, AL, USA, 35444
Warrior Met Coal Inc produces and exports met or steelmaking coal, which is used as a component for steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is involved in longwall mining operations in its underground mines based in Alabama, Mine No. 4, Mine No. 7, and Blue Creek. Additionally, its natural gas operations remove and sell natural gas from owned and leased coal seams by reducing natural gas levels in its mines. The company generates revenue mainly through the production of steelmaking coal for sale to the steel industry. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from its customers in Asia, followed by Europe, South America, and the United States.
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