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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CAVA · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

TLYS · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SVV · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

IMKTA · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCAVATLYSSVVIMKTA
Moat Score (0–100)45 (highest)45 (highest)45 (highest)45 (highest)
Pricing power114649 (highest)43
Returns on capital453862 (highest)28
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)555856
Capital discipline4044159 (highest)
Margin of safety5319% above valueNo price data162% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data
Market cap$8.0B$1.5B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2026FY2025FY2025