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 | BKTI | VERX | DV | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 57 (highest) | 57 (highest) | 57 (highest) | 57 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 70 | 98 | 100 (highest) | 100 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 14 | 0 | 8 | 41 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 100 (highest) | 97 | 73 | 28 |
| Capital discipline | 60 (highest) | 44 | 52 | 44 |
| Margin of safety | No price data | No price data | 50% above value (highest margin of safety) | 264% above value |
| Market cap | $306.3M | — | $1.8B | $282.6M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |