The Moat Index
Compare moats, side by side.
Two to four companies, scored on the same five investor questions from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.
AMBO · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
MCFT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
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| Measure | AMBO | BBWI | MCFT | KSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 58 (highest) | 58 (highest) | 58 (highest) | 58 (highest) |
| Methodology version | moat-index@2.0.0 | moat-index@2.0.0 | moat-index@2.0.0 | moat-index@2.0.0 |
| Business trend | 82 (highest) | 50 | 44 | 43 |
| Pricing power | 91 (highest) | 69 | 38 | 63 |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 100 (highest) | 90 | 41 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 40 | 33 | 74 | 92 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 78 (highest) | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| Price vs. high estimate | 1331% above high estimate | 60% below high estimate (largest discount to high estimate) | 35% below high estimate | No price data |
| Market cap | $132.6M | $4.1B | $403.3M | — |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2026 |