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.

Aeries Technology, Inc.

AERT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

V. F. CORPORATION

VFC · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

HASBRO, INC.

HAS · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PVH Corp.

PVH · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	AERT	VFC	HAS	PVH
Moat Score (0–100)	47	48 (highest)	47	47
Pricing power	38	91	95 (highest)	92
Returns on capital	18	43	45 (highest)	28
Balance-sheet safety	71 (highest)	15	0	12
Capital discipline	80 (highest)	22	24	40
Margin of safety	672% above value	405% above value	235% above value (highest margin of safety)	No price data
Market cap	$315.2M	$6.6B	$11.5B	—
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2026	FY2026	FY2025	FY2026

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.