What is Defense Metals Corp.'s (DEFN.V) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) is 12/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (41), Value (44), and Momentum (13) factor ranks across MoatMap's 19,000+ stock universe.

Does Defense Metals Corp. have an economic moat?

Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Defense Metals Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 12/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Defense Metals Corp. in?

Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (Canada).

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DEFN.V

STRONG SELLREMOVE

Defense Metals Corp. · Basic Materials · Canada · $50M · Avg Vol: $40K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-10.0%

D/E

0.0x

Dividend %

—

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

A pre-revenue rare earth exploration company. While critical minerals are strategically important, this is a highly speculative micro-cap with no cash flows or proven economic viability.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Defense Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on its 100%-owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Elements (REE) project in British Columbia, Canada. The project is highly prospective for light rare earth elements critical to the manufacturing of permanent magnets used in electric vehicles and wind turbines. Defense Metals stands out as a key developer of a secure, North American supply of critical rare earths.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	0	0	0	0	—
EPS	-0.03	-0.01	-0.01	-0.01	—
Shares	161M	208M	259M	261M	+61.6%
Debt	484,259	475,499	0	3M	73.9%
Equity	18M	23M	30M	27M	14.9%
Op CF	-2M	-2M	-2M	-2M	—
Inv CF	-2M	-5M	-7M	-1M	—
Fin CF	4M	8M	9M	3M	—

PRICE (1M)-20.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.12

RSI (14)

47.7

52W High

$0.32

From 52W High

0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-13.8%17.6

ROE

-10.0%24.1

GP/Assets

—N/A

Op. Margin

0.0%26.7

FCF/Assets

-11.5%22.7

Piotroski

—27.0

Int. Cover

-8.5x17.1

D/E Ratio

0.00x98.6

Current Ratio

26.44x95.9

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

-13.9x81.7

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

1.0x75.6

P/S

—N/A

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

39%3.8

RS 6M

-40%15.0

SMA 50/200

0.86x8.4

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

0%17.1

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$50M

P/E (Forward)

-7.8x

Gross Margin

0.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DEFN.V are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
DEFN.V	Defense Metals Corp.(you)	$50M	12	STRONG SELL
GTC.V	Getty Copper Inc.	$47M	11	STRONG SELL
NOAL.V	NOA Lithium Brines Inc.	$55M	14	STRONG SELL
TEX.CN	Targa Exploration Corp.	$46M	9	STRONG SELL
STCU.CN	Star Copper Corp.	$47M	8	STRONG SELL
QIMC.CN	Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.	$62M	10	STRONG SELL
BRW.V	Brunswick Exploration Inc.	$42M	15	STRONG SELL
ELBM.V	Electra Battery Materials Corporation	$65M	11	STRONG SELL
LCE.V	Century Lithium Corp.	$41M	9	STRONG SELL
SCD.V	Scandium Canada Ltd.	$58M	8	STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE -12.4% · P/E 15.3x · Gross margin 0.0%

Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) — Stock Score Summary

Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) has a MoatMap StockRank of 12/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (13/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. A pre-revenue rare earth exploration company. While critical minerals are strategically important, this is a highly speculative micro-cap with no cash flows or proven economic viability.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.12
Market Cap	$50M
P/E (Forward)	-7.75
Price/Book	0.97
Return on Equity	-10.0%
Return on Invested Capital	-13.8%
Debt/Equity	0.04
Gross Margin	0.0%
Operating Margin	0.0%
Free Cash Flow	$-3M

Defense Metals Corp. operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Defense Metals Corp.’s (DEFN.V) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) is 12/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (44), and Momentum (13) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Defense Metals Corp. have an economic moat?: Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Defense Metals Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 12/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Defense Metals Corp. in?: Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN.V) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (Canada).