Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


ASX:LYC Lynas Rare Earths Ltd ASX:LYC
78 GF Score
Price A$19.34
GF Value A$13.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lynas Rare Earths Moat Score?

Lynas Rare Earths ASX:LYC +4.03% 78 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:LYC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of A$13.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Lynas Rare Earths ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.

Lynas Rare Earths has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Lynas Rare Earths has Narrow Moat: Lynas Rare Earths benefits from significant regulatory barriers and a strong position in the rare earths market. It has durable cost advantages due to its mining operations, resulting in a strong narrow 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 Lynas Rare Earths might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Lynas Rare Earths  (ASX:LYC) 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

Lynas Rare Earths Moat Score Related Terms

Lynas Rare Earths Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lynas Rare Earths'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.

Lynas Rare Earths Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lynas Rare Earths's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 24, 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, Lynas Rare Earths ranks #7 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Lynas Rare Earths' Moat Score too high?
Lynas Rare Earths' current Moat Score is 6. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Lynas Rare Earths' value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lynas Rare Earths ranks #7 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lynas Rare Earths has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lynas Rare Earths' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lynas Rare Earths ranks #7 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Lynas Rare Earths in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Lynas Rare Earths' value of 6 is 500% 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. Lynas Rare Earths's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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. Lynas Rare Earths's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lynas Rare Earths stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$13.70, compared to a current price of A$19.34 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Lynas Rare Earths' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 24, 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 Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lynas Rare Earths stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$19.34 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$13.70. GuruFocus considers Lynas Rare Earths to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LYC:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: A$13.70 vs. price of A$19.34 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Metals & Mining median (#7 of 2615)

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

Lynas Rare Earths Business Description

Address 1 Howard Street, Level 4, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Lynas is the largest rare-earth producer outside China. It owns the high-grade Mount Weld deposit in Western Australia and rare-earth processing facilities in Kalgoorlie and Malaysia. We estimate that Mount Weld is the world's lowest-cost producer of separated neodymium and praseodymium, light rare-earth materials, which are sold to customers in the form of neodymium-praseodymium oxide with a mine life exceeding 20 years. As of December 2025, Lynas is also the only producer of separated heavy rare-earth dysprosium and terbium outside China. The company is further expanding NdPr capacity while diversifying into producing additional separated rare-earth materials, including samarium. It also intends to move downstream into rare-earth metal and magnet production.
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