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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CIEN · Technology · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MAN · Technology · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ENPH · Technology · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MCHX · Technology · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCIENMANENPHMCHX
Moat Score (0–100)46 (highest)46 (highest)46 (highest)46 (highest)
Pricing power72314187 (highest)
Returns on capital3660 (highest)580
Balance-sheet safety255358 (highest)55
Capital discipline42402444 (highest)
Margin of safety7554% above value21% above value (highest margin of safety)43% above valueNo price data
Market cap$52.8B$2.4B$5.4B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
CIEN vs MAN vs ENPH vs MCHX — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett