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 | ESMC | AVTX | KEQU | VERU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 75 | 70 | 9 | 76 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 11 | 7 | 51 (highest) | 0 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 37 | 55 (highest) | 55 (highest) | 55 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 47 | 44 | 69 (highest) | 44 |
| Margin of safety | 101% above value | No price data | 18% below value (highest margin of safety) | No price data |
| Market cap | $1.5M | $358.6M | $109.2M | $34.9M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2025 |