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.
| Measure | ELF | CBT | CDE | AVNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 56 | 57 (highest) | 57 (highest) | 55 |
| Pricing power | 96 (highest) | 37 | 65 | 36 |
| Returns on capital | 24 | 64 | 18 | 72 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 51 | 55 | 100 (highest) | 100 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 47 | 79 (highest) | 60 | 13 |
| Margin of safety | 191% above value | 20% below value (highest margin of safety) | No price data | 34% above value |
| Market cap | $4.4B | $4.8B | $9.2B | $3.4B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |