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.

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ADUS · Healthcare · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MMSI · Healthcare · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SDGR · Healthcare · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ZLAB · Healthcare · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureADUSMMSISDGRZLAB
Moat Score (0–100)45 (highest)45 (highest)45 (highest)45 (highest)
Pricing power48758897 (highest)
Returns on capital19 (highest)000
Balance-sheet safety65 (highest)555555
Capital discipline60 (highest)60 (highest)3824
Margin of safety75% above value63% above value (highest margin of safety)No price dataNo price data
Market cap$2.1B$4.4B$22.3B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
ADUS vs MMSI vs SDGR vs ZLAB — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett