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.
AOUT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
ACI · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | AOUT | UAA | ACI | MHK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 42 (highest) | 42 (highest) | 42 (highest) | 42 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 77 (highest) | 77 (highest) | 50 | 39 |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 12 | 54 (highest) | 19 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 55 | 28 | 9 | 86 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 40 | 50 (highest) | 45 | 37 |
| Margin of safety | 1215% above value (highest margin of safety) | 1754% above value | No price data | No price data |
| Market cap | $173.1M | $3.2B | — | — |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2026 | FY2026 | FY2026 | FY2025 |