WVMDF (West Vault Mining) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


WVMDF West Vault Mining Inc WVMDF
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What is West Vault Mining Moat Score?

West Vault Mining WVMDF 21 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WVMDF with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, West Vault Mining ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

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

West Vault Mining has No Moat: West Vault Mining has limited market presence and lacks significant cost advantages or intellectual property. The mining industry is highly competitive, and the company does not exhibit strong, sustainable competitive advantages.

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 West Vault Mining might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

West Vault Mining  (OTCPK:WVMDF) 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

West Vault Mining Moat Score Related Terms

WVMDF vs NEM, AU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, West Vault Mining'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.

West Vault Mining Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where West Vault Mining's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
West Vault Mining (WVMDF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 26, 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, West Vault Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is West Vault Mining's Moat Score too high?
West Vault Mining's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. West Vault Mining's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Vault Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West Vault Mining has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Vault Mining's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West Vault Mining ranks #156 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places West Vault Mining in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. West Vault Mining's 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 2,615 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. West Vault Mining'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. West Vault Mining'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 West Vault Mining stock overvalued right now?
West Vault Mining (WVMDF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. West Vault Mining's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 West Vault Mining (WVMDF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 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.

West Vault Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges 05EA:GermanyWVM:Canada
Address 1100 Melville Street, Suite 838, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4A6
West Vault Mining Inc is an exploration and development company working on mineral properties it has staked or acquired in Nevada. Its flagship project consists of the wholly owned Hasbrouck and Three Hills gold properties (together the Hasbrouck Gold Project). The company operates in one segment being the exploration and development of mineral properties in Nevada. It operates in two geographical areas being Nevada, USA, and Canada.
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