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 | CARS | VSH | VERI | CLVT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 47 (highest) | 47 (highest) | 47 (highest) | 47 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 100 (highest) | 35 | 91 | 100 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 1 | 71 (highest) | 0 | 0 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 64 (highest) | 34 | 55 | 40 |
| Capital discipline | 20 | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) |
| Margin of safety | 43% below value | No price data | No price data | No price data |
| Market cap | $703.0M | — | $94.5M | $1.5B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |