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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CLH · Utilities · Shallow moat

58/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

GNE · Utilities · Narrow moat

63/ 100
Narrow moat

On the watchlist

CWCO · Utilities · Narrow moat

60/ 100
Narrow moat

On the watchlist

NFG · Utilities · Shallow moat

56/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCLHGNECWCONFG
Moat Score (0–100)5863 (highest)6056
Pricing power55277096 (highest)
Returns on capital2693 (highest)2548
Balance-sheet safety76100 (highest)100 (highest)33
Capital discipline95 (highest)325732
Margin of safety127% above value6% below value41% above value15% below value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$16.4B$371.2M$465.7M$7.3B
Moat tierShallow moatNarrow moatNarrow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
CLH vs GNE vs CWCO vs NFG — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett