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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CNP · Utilities · No moat

34/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NRG · Utilities · No moat

35/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CWST · Utilities · No moat

34/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

TRGP · Utilities · No moat

33/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureCNPNRGCWSTTRGP
Moat Score (0–100)3435 (highest)3433
Pricing power78 (highest)145815
Returns on capital056 (highest)521
Balance-sheet safety171753 (highest)
Capital discipline5464 (highest)6060
Margin of safety141% above value41% above value (highest margin of safety)647% above value157% above value
Market cap$28.2B$24.6B$6.1B$60.7B
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
CNP vs NRG vs CWST vs TRGP — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett