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.

FLOWSERVE CORP

FLS · Industrials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Taylor Devices, Inc.

TAYD · Industrials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

RGR · Industrials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FUSE MEDICAL, INC.

FZMD · Industrials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	FLS	TAYD	RGR	FZMD
Moat Score (0–100)	49	51 (highest)	50	49
Pricing power	51	26	27	79 (highest)
Returns on capital	35	48	93 (highest)	14
Balance-sheet safety	40	100 (highest)	28	28
Capital discipline	77	43	40	80 (highest)
Margin of safety	138% above value	103% above value	Around fair value (highest margin of safety)	No price data
Market cap	$8.7B	$229.4M	$603.5M	$2.1M
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2025	FY2025	FY2022

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.