The Moat Index
Compare moats, side by side.
Two to four companies, scored on the same four filters from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.
ZWS · Industrials · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | ACU | BCO | ZWS | CENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 51 | 52 (highest) | 52 (highest) | 51 |
| Pricing power | 61 (highest) | 39 | 60 | 53 |
| Returns on capital | 39 | 56 (highest) | 34 | 46 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 66 (highest) | 17 | 65 | 48 |
| Capital discipline | 40 | 100 (highest) | 53 | 60 |
| Margin of safety | 60% above value | 17% above value | No price data | Around fair value (highest margin of safety) |
| Market cap | $181.0M | $4.9B | $8.0B | $2.8B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |