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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FRSH · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LSCC · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PLAB · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

PATH · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureFRSHLSCCPLABPATH
Moat Score (0–100)59 (highest)59 (highest)59 (highest)59 (highest)
Pricing power100 (highest)9321100 (highest)
Returns on capital03953 (highest)0
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)73100 (highest)100 (highest)
Capital discipline442483 (highest)44
Margin of safetyNo price data1691% above value26% below value (highest margin of safety)No price data
Market cap$3.2B$17.1B$1.7B$6.6B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2026
FRSH vs LSCC vs PLAB vs PATH — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett