WHITF (Whitehaven Coal) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


WHITF Whitehaven Coal Ltd WHITF
80 GF Score
Price $5.43
GF Value $4.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Whitehaven Coal Moat Score?

Whitehaven Coal WHITF -2.93% 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates WHITF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, Whitehaven Coal ranks better than 89.73% on this metric.

Whitehaven Coal has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Whitehaven Coal has Narrow Moat: Whitehaven Coal has a discernible but modest moat due to its market leadership in coal production in Australia. It benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it faces significant regulatory challenges and lacks strong brand differentiation, limiting its moat strength.

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 Whitehaven Coal might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Whitehaven Coal  (OTCPK:WHITF) 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

Whitehaven Coal Moat Score Related Terms

Whitehaven Coal Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Whitehaven 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.

Whitehaven Coal Moat Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Whitehaven Coal's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Whitehaven Coal ranks #19 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Whitehaven Coal's Moat Score too high?
Whitehaven Coal's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #19 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whitehaven Coal has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitehaven Coal's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #19 out of 185 companies for Moat Score. This places Whitehaven Coal in the top 10% 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Other Energy Sources 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. Whitehaven Coal's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitehaven Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.74, compared to a current price of $5.43 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Whitehaven Coal's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Whitehaven Coal (WHITF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitehaven Coal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.43 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.74. GuruFocus considers Whitehaven Coal to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WHITF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $4.74 vs. price of $5.43 (14.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Whitehaven Coal Business Description

Other Exchanges WC2:GermanyWHC:Australia
Address 259 George Street, Level 28, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Whitehaven Coal is a large Australian independent thermal and metallurgical coal miner with mines in the Gunnedah Basin, New South Wales. It also bought Blackwater and Daunia, two coking coal mines in Queensland, from BHP and Mitsubishi in April 2024. In addition, it owns the large Winchester South deposit next to its Daunia mine. Coal is railed to ports in Newcastle and Queensland for export to Asian customers. Initial production of about 1 million metric tons from Vickery and expanded production at its Queensland mines, Maules Creek, and Narrabri means we expect its share of salable coal production to approach 31 million metric tons from fiscal 2030, from about 13 million in fiscal 2023.
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