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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AEVA · Consumer Discretionary · No moat

16/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SDOT · Consumer Discretionary · No moat

16/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

DFNS · Consumer Discretionary · No moat

16/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

RKLB · Consumer Discretionary · No moat

16/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureAEVASDOTDFNSRKLB
Moat Score (0–100)16 (highest)16 (highest)16 (highest)16 (highest)
Pricing power0 (highest)0 (highest)0 (highest)0 (highest)
Returns on capital05 (highest)00
Balance-sheet safety55 (highest)2855 (highest)55 (highest)
Capital discipline2444 (highest)2424
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$1.0B$38.4M$799082$36.8B
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
AEVA vs SDOT vs DFNS vs RKLB — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett