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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ELSE · Healthcare · Shallow moat

50/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AUPH · Healthcare · Shallow moat

50/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AKBA · Healthcare · Shallow moat

50/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

OBIO · Healthcare · Shallow moat

50/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureELSEAUPHAKBAOBIO
Moat Score (0–100)50 (highest)50 (highest)50 (highest)50 (highest)
Pricing power889770100 (highest)
Returns on capital05 (highest)00
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)73100 (highest)55
Capital discipline162444 (highest)44 (highest)
Margin of safety631% above valueNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$26.8M$2.1B$355.7M$209.9M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025