BonTerra Resources (TSXV:BTR) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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What is BonTerra Resources Moat Score?

BonTerra Resources TSXV:BTR 25 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:BTR with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,610 Metals & Mining companies, BonTerra Resources ranks better than 83.26% on this metric.

BonTerra Resources has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

BonTerra Resources has No Moat: BonTerra Resources Inc lacks significant market leadership, network effects, or strong brand strength. The company operates in a highly competitive mining sector with minimal customer switching costs and no discernible intellectual property or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak 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 BonTerra Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

BonTerra Resources  (TSXV:BTR) 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

BonTerra Resources Moat Score Related Terms

TSXV:BTR vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, BonTerra 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.

BonTerra Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
BonTerra Resources (TSXV:BTR) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 15, 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, BonTerra Resources ranks #437 out of 2610 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is BonTerra Resources' Moat Score too high?
BonTerra Resources' current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. BonTerra Resources' value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BonTerra Resources ranks #437 out of 2610 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BonTerra Resources has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BonTerra Resources' Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, BonTerra Resources ranks #437 out of 2610 companies for Moat Score. This places BonTerra Resources in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. BonTerra Resources' value of 2 is 100% 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 2,610 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. BonTerra Resources's current Moat Score of 2 is 100% 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. BonTerra Resources's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BonTerra Resources stock overvalued right now?
BonTerra Resources (TSXV:BTR) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. BonTerra Resources' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 3 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 BonTerra Resources (TSXV:BTR), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 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.

BonTerra Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges BONXF:USA9BR2:Germany
Address 1055 Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4N7
BonTerra Resources Inc is a Canadian gold exploration company with a portfolio of exploration assets anchored by a central milling facility in Quebec, Canada. The company's projects are located in the Urban-Barry Camp, which is in the Northeast portion of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt and is the newest emerging gold camp in the region. Its projects includes Phoenix JV, Desmaraisville Project, and Bachelor Mill.
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