WGXRF (Westgold Resources) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


WGXRF Westgold Resources Ltd WGXRF
70 GF Score
Price $3.35
GF Value $3.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Westgold Resources Moat Score?

Westgold Resources WGXRF +3.02% 70 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates WGXRF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Westgold Resources ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

Westgold Resources has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Westgold Resources has No Moat: Westgold Resources Ltd has very weak advantages in the mining industry, with no significant cost advantages or regulatory barriers. The company faces intense competition and lacks strong brand loyalty or intellectual property to support a sustainable 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 Westgold Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Westgold Resources  (OTCPK:WGXRF) 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

Westgold Resources Moat Score Related Terms

WGXRF vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Westgold 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.

Westgold Resources Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Westgold Resources (WGXRF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 04, 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, Westgold Resources ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Westgold Resources' Moat Score too high?
Westgold Resources' current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Westgold Resources' value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westgold Resources ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Westgold Resources has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westgold Resources' Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Westgold Resources ranks #156 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Westgold Resources in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Westgold Resources' value of 3 is 200% 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. Westgold Resources's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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. Westgold Resources's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westgold Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westgold Resources (WGXRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.20, compared to a current price of $3.35 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Westgold Resources' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Westgold Resources (WGXRF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 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 Westgold Resources (WGXRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westgold Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.35 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.20. GuruFocus considers Westgold Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WGXRF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $3.20 vs. price of $3.35 (4.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2612)

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

Westgold Resources Business Description

Address 200 St Georges Terrace, Level 6, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Westgold Resources Ltd is a gold producer with a large and strategic landholding across two of Western Australia's prolific gold regions, the Murchison and the Southern Goldfields. The group has acquired several square kilometers of land holdings and operates multiple underground mines and four processing hubs across these regions. Its reportable segments are: Murchison and Southern Goldfields. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Murchison segment, which incorporates the operations of its three processing hubs at Cue, Meekatharra, and Fortnum. The group generates maximum revenue from the sale of gold at spot, and the rest from the sale of silver.
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