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.
CRL · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
WAB · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
SMP · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | CRL | GPI | WAB | SMP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 100 (highest) | 26 | 49 | 52 |
| Returns on capital | 35 | 65 (highest) | 13 | 60 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 0 | 40 | 41 (highest) | 14 |
| Capital discipline | 12 | 40 | 80 (highest) | 34 |
| Margin of safety | 132% above value | 16% below value (highest margin of safety) | 114% above value | 66% above value |
| Market cap | $11.0B | $3.9B | $44.7B | $854.6M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |