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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ATO · Utilities · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AWR · Utilities · Shallow moat

54/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

WELPP · Utilities · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CWEN · Utilities · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureATOAWRWELPPCWEN
Moat Score (0–100)4554 (highest)4845
Pricing power948499 (highest)70
Returns on capital448 (highest)2725
Balance-sheet safety20191628 (highest)
Capital discipline60 (highest)563552
Margin of safety80% above value63% above valueNo price data12% below value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$28.7B$3.5B$2.1B$6.8B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
ATO vs AWR vs WELPP vs CWEN — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett