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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CDE · Materials · Shallow moat

57/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ECL · Materials · Shallow moat

58/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CBT · Materials · Shallow moat

57/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ELF · Materials · Shallow moat

56/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCDEECLCBTELF
Moat Score (0–100)5758 (highest)5756
Pricing power65703796 (highest)
Returns on capital185164 (highest)24
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)345551
Capital discipline607579 (highest)47
Margin of safetyNo price data615% above value20% below value (highest margin of safety)191% above value
Market cap$9.2B$76.9B$4.8B$4.4B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2026
CDE vs ECL vs CBT vs ELF — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett