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.
CNTY · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
NSIT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | ESCA | CNTY | NSIT | VFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 48 (highest) | 48 (highest) | 48 (highest) | 48 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 34 | 100 (highest) | 15 | 91 |
| Returns on capital | 25 | 29 | 65 (highest) | 43 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 96 (highest) | 20 | 29 | 15 |
| Capital discipline | 52 | 24 | 89 (highest) | 22 |
| Margin of safety | 40% above value | No price data | 8% below value (highest margin of safety) | 405% above value |
| Market cap | $263.5M | $33.9M | $3.6B | $6.6B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2026 |