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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CDNA · Healthcare · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VRCA · Healthcare · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CTKB · Healthcare · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LCTX · Healthcare · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCDNAVRCACTKBLCTX
Moat Score (0–100)43 (highest)43 (highest)43 (highest)43 (highest)
Pricing power88799091 (highest)
Returns on capital407 (highest)0
Balance-sheet safety55 (highest)55 (highest)2855 (highest)
Capital discipline2444 (highest)44 (highest)24
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$2.0B$96.0M$593.9M$282.0M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
CDNA vs VRCA vs CTKB vs LCTX — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett