Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XMAD:XUSIO Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA XMAD:XUSIO
48 GF Score
Price €1.34
GF Value €0.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Moat Score?

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais XMAD:XUSIO 48 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:XUSIO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 647 Steel companies, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais ranks better than 95.83% on this metric.

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais has Narrow Moat: Usinas Siderurgicas has a discernible but modest moat due to its market position in Brazil and some cost advantages. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong pricing power or intellectual property.

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 Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais  (XMAD:XUSIO) 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

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Moat Score Related Terms

XMAD:XUSIO vs NUE, STLD, RS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais'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.

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO) 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, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais ranks #27 out of 647 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais' Moat Score too high?
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais ranks #27 out of 647 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais' Moat Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais ranks #27 out of 647 companies for Moat Score. This places Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais in the top 4% 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 a Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais'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 Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.98, compared to a current price of €1.34 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO), 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 Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais (XMAD:XUSIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.34 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.98. GuruFocus considers Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:XUSIO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €0.98 vs. price of €1.34 (36.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Business Description

Address Av. do Contorno, 6594, 11th Floor Funcionarios, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 30110-044
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA is a Brazil-based company engaged in producing and distributing flat steel products. The company's product portfolio comprises ordinary heavy plates, Sincron series premium heavy plates, hot strips, cold-rolled, and galvanized products. These products are used in automotive, civil construction, railway, electric, white goods, offshore platforms, and agricultural and construction machinery. The Brazilian domestic market represents the majority of the company's sales, while the United States, Argentina, and Turkey are the export destination markets for the company.
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