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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DUK · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LNT · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PEG · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

XEL · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureDUKLNTPEGXEL
Moat Score (0–100)41 (highest)41 (highest)41 (highest)39
Pricing power100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)
Returns on capital03 (highest)3 (highest)3 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety102 (highest)0
Capital discipline52 (highest)484741
Margin of safety38% above value (highest margin of safety)55% above valueNo price data54% above value
Market cap$97.3B$19.2B$39.2B$49.1B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
DUK vs LNT vs PEG vs XEL — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett