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.
ZWS · Industrials · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | CENT | ZWS | ACU | PRIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 51 | 52 (highest) | 51 | 51 |
| Pricing power | 53 | 60 | 61 (highest) | 27 |
| Returns on capital | 46 | 34 | 39 | 54 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 48 | 65 | 66 | 100 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 60 (highest) | 53 | 40 | 34 |
| Margin of safety | Around fair value (highest margin of safety) | No price data | 60% above value | 88% above value |
| Market cap | $2.8B | $8.0B | $181.0M | $4.6B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |