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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AZTA · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SXI · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

POWL · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

GTES · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureAZTASXIPOWLGTES
Moat Score (0–100)44 (highest)44 (highest)44 (highest)44 (highest)
Pricing power68 (highest)61665
Returns on capital042 (highest)1628
Balance-sheet safety5512100 (highest)30
Capital discipline645688 (highest)51
Margin of safety244% above value200% above value182% above value56% above value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$1.2B$3.6B$2.8B$6.7B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
AZTA vs SXI vs POWL vs GTES — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett