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.
| Measure | AVD | SCL | HXL | NBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 28 | 29 (highest) | 29 (highest) | 28 |
| Pricing power | 43 | 15 | 29 | 60 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 54 (highest) | 28 | 11 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 28 (highest) | 23 | 18 | 10 |
| Capital discipline | 50 (highest) | 18 | 40 | 24 |
| Margin of safety | 11% below value (highest margin of safety) | 137% above value | 176% above value | No price data |
| Market cap | $74.5M | $1.3B | $7.9B | $1.3B |
| Moat tier | No moat | No moat | No moat | No moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |