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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GAIA · Communications · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

WBD · Communications · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

KVHI · Communications · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ECHO · Communications · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureGAIAWBDKVHIECHO
Moat Score (0–100)46 (highest)46 (highest)46 (highest)45
Pricing power100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)
Returns on capital07 (highest)04
Balance-sheet safety55 (highest)055 (highest)28
Capital discipline2470 (highest)2444
Margin of safetyNo price data67% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data796% above value
Market cap$50.4M$66.6B$177.9M$26.5B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
GAIA vs WBD vs KVHI vs ECHO — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett