The Moat Index
Compare moats, side by side.
Two to four companies, scored on the same five investor questions from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.
| Measure | AXIL | NCSM | ECL | KMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 59 | 60 (highest) | 60 (highest) | 59 |
| Methodology version | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 |
| Business trend | 78 | 75 | 92 (highest) | 43 |
| Pricing power | 79 (highest) | 64 | 70 | 57 |
| Returns on capital | 15 | 0 | 30 | 100 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 100 (highest) | 100 (highest) | 44 | 45 |
| Capital allocation | 24 | 60 | 62 (highest) | 49 |
| 320% above value if growth stopped today | 396% above value if growth stopped today | 348% above value if growth stopped today | 69% above value if growth stopped today (largest discount to value if growth stopped today) | |
| Market cap | $39.9M | $120M | $75.8B | $36.4B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filing date | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |