The Moat Index
Compare moats, side by side.
Two to four companies, scored on the same five investor questions from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.
| Measure | ESAB | SNDR | WCC | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 54 (highest) | 54 (highest) | 54 (highest) | 54 (highest) |
| Methodology version | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 |
| Business trend | 50 | 31 | 88 (highest) | 85 |
| Pricing power | 61 | 98 (highest) | 35 | 3 |
| Returns on capital | 28 | 54 (highest) | 14 | 19 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 71 | 58 | 50 | 92 (highest) |
| Capital allocation | 58 | 28 | 80 (highest) | 68 |
| 36% above value if growth stopped today (largest discount to value if growth stopped today) | 109% above value if growth stopped today | No price data | 657% above value if growth stopped today | |
| Market cap | $4.0B | $5.5B | Not reported | $18.9B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filing date | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2026 |