ZHAOF (Zhaojin Mining Industry Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ZHAOF Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Ltd ZHAOF
88 GF Score
Price $2.06
GF Value $3.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Moat Score?

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ZHAOF 88 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZHAOF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co has Narrow Moat: Zhaojin Mining has a solid narrow moat due to its resource ownership and cost advantages in gold mining. However, the cyclical nature of the industry and regulatory challenges limit 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co  (OTCPK:ZHAOF) 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

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Moat Score Related Terms

ZHAOF vs NEM, AU, CDE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co'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.

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (ZHAOF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 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, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's Moat Score too high?
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's Moat Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #33 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Zhaojin Mining Industry Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's value of 5 is 400% 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. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co'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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (ZHAOF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.81, compared to a current price of $2.06 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (ZHAOF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (ZHAOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.06 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.81. GuruFocus considers Zhaojin Mining Industry Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ZHAOF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $3.81 vs. price of $2.06 (45.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2615)

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

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01818:Hong KongZVL:Germany
Address 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, 31st Floor, Tower Two, Times Square, HKG, 265400
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, and sale of gold and silver products. The company has three reportable operating segments as follows: the Gold operations segment consists of gold mining and smelting operations; the Copper operations segment consists of copper mining and smelting operations; the Others segment comprises, principally, the Group's other investment activities, operation of a finance company, operation and catering services of a hotel, exploration services, engineering design and consulting services, and overseas operations.
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