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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AWR · Utilities · Shallow moat

54/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CLH · Utilities · Shallow moat

58/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NFG · Utilities · Shallow moat

56/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

WELPP · Utilities · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureAWRCLHNFGWELPP
Moat Score (0–100)5458 (highest)5648
Pricing power84559699 (highest)
Returns on capital48 (highest)2648 (highest)27
Balance-sheet safety1976 (highest)3316
Capital discipline5695 (highest)3235
Margin of safety63% above value127% above value15% below value (highest margin of safety)No price data
Market cap$3.5B$16.4B$7.3B$2.1B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025