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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FABC · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

KTEL · Communications · No moat

22/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VIVC · Communications · No moat

21/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CLUS · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureFABCKTELVIVCCLUS
Moat Score (0–100)2022 (highest)2120
Pricing power017 (highest)17 (highest)0
Returns on capital0718 (highest)0
Balance-sheet safety55 (highest)282855 (highest)
Capital discipline44 (highest)44 (highest)2444 (highest)
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$41$9.7M$712684
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
FABC vs KTEL vs VIVC vs CLUS — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett