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.

AUTOLIV, INC.

ALV · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION

LINC · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Newegg Commerce, Inc.

NEGG · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Willdan Group, Inc.

WLDN · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	ALV	LINC	NEGG	WLDN
Moat Score (0–100)	56	57 (highest)	57 (highest)	56
Pricing power	29	91 (highest)	66	52
Returns on capital	70 (highest)	42	65	27
Balance-sheet safety	62	45	73	100 (highest)
Capital discipline	68 (highest)	38	15	60
Margin of safety	2% above value (highest margin of safety)	511% above value	68% above value	242% above value
Market cap	$9.0B	$1.4B	$60.0M	$1.1B
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2025	FY2012	FY2025

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.