YACAF (Yancoal Australia) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


YACAF Yancoal Australia Ltd YACAF
65 GF Score
Price $3.73
GF Value $3.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Yancoal Australia Moat Score?

Yancoal Australia YACAF -3.50% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 96.22% on this metric.

Yancoal Australia has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Yancoal Australia has Narrow Moat: Yancoal Australia Ltd benefits from economies of scale and some regulatory barriers in the coal industry. However, it lacks strong brand strength or innovation capabilities to elevate it to a wide 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 Yancoal Australia might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Yancoal Australia  (OTCPK:YACAF) 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

Yancoal Australia Moat Score Related Terms

Yancoal Australia Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.

Yancoal Australia Moat Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 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, Yancoal Australia ranks #7 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Yancoal Australia's Moat Score too high?
Yancoal Australia's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #7 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #7 out of 185 companies for Moat Score. This places Yancoal Australia 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 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. Yancoal Australia's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.23, compared to a current price of $3.73 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.73 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.23. GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for YACAF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $3.23 vs. price of $3.73 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Yancoal Australia Business Description

Address 201 Sussex Street, Level 18, Darling Park Tower 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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