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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ESAB · Industrials · Shallow moat

60/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NVT · Industrials · Shallow moat

60/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MCK · Industrials · Shallow moat

60/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

GNRC · Industrials · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureESABNVTMCKGNRC
Moat Score (0–100)60 (highest)60 (highest)60 (highest)59
Pricing power6167 (highest)1660
Returns on capital512085 (highest)77
Balance-sheet safety717195 (highest)34
Capital discipline5897 (highest)5255
Margin of safety86% above value287% above value71% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data
Market cap$5.5B$25.1B$101.1B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2026FY2025