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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CBT · Materials · Shallow moat

57/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VMC · Materials · Shallow moat

58/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ECL · Materials · Shallow moat

58/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CDE · Materials · Shallow moat

57/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCBTVMCECLCDE
Moat Score (0–100)5758 (highest)58 (highest)57
Pricing power374270 (highest)65
Returns on capital6471 (highest)5118
Balance-sheet safety553934100 (highest)
Capital discipline7982 (highest)7560
Margin of safety20% below value (highest margin of safety)124% above value615% above valueNo price data
Market cap$4.8B$37.7B$76.9B$9.2B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
CBT vs VMC vs ECL vs CDE — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett