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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ECHO · Communications · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

KVHI · Communications · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

GAIA · Communications · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

OPTU · Communications · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureECHOKVHIGAIAOPTU
Moat Score (0–100)4546 (highest)46 (highest)45
Pricing power100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)
Returns on capital4009 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety2855 (highest)55 (highest)0
Capital discipline44242464 (highest)
Margin of safety796% above valueNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$26.5B$177.9M$50.4M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
ECHO vs KVHI vs GAIA vs OPTU — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett