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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CARS · Technology · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

VSH · Technology · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VERI · Technology · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CLVT · Technology · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCARSVSHVERICLVT
Moat Score (0–100)47 (highest)47 (highest)47 (highest)47 (highest)
Pricing power100 (highest)3591100 (highest)
Returns on capital171 (highest)00
Balance-sheet safety64 (highest)345540
Capital discipline2044 (highest)44 (highest)44 (highest)
Margin of safety43% below valueNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$703.0M$94.5M$1.5B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
CARS vs VSH vs VERI vs CLVT — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett