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 | BB | MEI | VSH | SMTK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) |
| Methodology version | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 |
| Business trend | 40 | 23 | 32 | 65 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 96 (highest) | 26 | 35 | 52 |
| Returns on capital | 4 | 47 | 71 (highest) | 0 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 70 | 100 (highest) | 34 | 55 |
| Capital allocation | 5 | 20 | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) |
| No price data | No price data | No price data | No price data | |
| Market cap | $5.0B | Not reported | Not reported | $1.5M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filing date | FY2026 | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2025 |