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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CLUS · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VIVC · Communications · No moat

21/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FABC · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SURG · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCLUSVIVCFABCSURG
Moat Score (0–100)2021 (highest)2020
Pricing power017 (highest)00
Returns on capital018 (highest)018 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety55 (highest)2855 (highest)28
Capital discipline44 (highest)2444 (highest)44 (highest)
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$712684$41$6.6M
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
CLUS vs VIVC vs FABC vs SURG — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett