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.

AUTONATION, INC.

AN · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

1stdibs.com, Inc.

DIBS · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

BARK, INC.

BARK · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Covista Inc.

CVSA · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	AN	DIBS	BARK	CVSA
Moat Score (0–100)	49	50 (highest)	50 (highest)	49
Pricing power	28	100 (highest)	99	55
Returns on capital	67 (highest)	0	0	29
Balance-sheet safety	24	55 (highest)	55 (highest)	52
Capital discipline	82 (highest)	44	44	64
Margin of safety	7% above value (highest margin of safety)	No price data	No price data	168% above value
Market cap	$7.2B	$169.1M	$80.7M	$4.2B
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2025	FY2026	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.