WGLIF (Westward Gold) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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What is Westward Gold Moat Score?

Westward Gold WGLIF +3.93% 34 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates WGLIF with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Westward Gold ranks better than 83.23% on this metric.

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

Westward Gold has No Moat: Westward Gold Inc lacks significant competitive advantages. The company does not exhibit strong market leadership, brand strength, or proprietary technology. It also lacks significant regulatory barriers or customer switching costs to sustain 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 Westward Gold might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Westward Gold  (OTCPK:WGLIF) 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

Westward Gold Moat Score Related Terms

WGLIF vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Westward 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.

Westward Gold Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Westward Gold (WGLIF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 29, 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, Westward Gold ranks #438 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Westward Gold's Moat Score too high?
Westward Gold's current Moat Score is 2. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Westward Gold's value of 2 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westward Gold ranks #438 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Westward Gold has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westward Gold's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Westward Gold ranks #438 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Westward Gold in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Westward Gold's 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 2,612 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. Westward Gold'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. Westward Gold'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 Westward Gold stock overvalued right now?
Westward Gold (WGLIF) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2 and 100% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Westward Gold's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Westward Gold (WGLIF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 29, 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.

Westward Gold Business Description

Other Exchanges IM50:GermanyWG:Canada
Address 1055 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4N7
Westward Gold Inc is a mineral exploration company focused on developing the Toiyabe and Turquoise Canyon Projects located in the Cortez Hills area of Lander County, Nevada. It is also advancing the Mulloy Project in Northern Ontario.
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