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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FWRD · Industrials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

WCC · Industrials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CAH · Industrials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CARR · Industrials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureFWRDWCCCAHCARR
Moat Score (0–100)45 (highest)45 (highest)45 (highest)45 (highest)
Pricing power85 (highest)351346
Returns on capital57285966 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety05056 (highest)21
Capital discipline1280 (highest)6235
Margin of safety63% below value (highest margin of safety)No price data205% above value35% above value
Market cap$430.7M$54.6B$57.4B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
FWRD vs WCC vs CAH vs CARR — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett