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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GDC · Industrials · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

IR · Industrials · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LFUS · Industrials · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FSTR · Industrials · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureGDCIRLFUSFSTR
Moat Score (0–100)4243 (highest)4242
Pricing power70 (highest)626332
Returns on capital4848 (highest)19
Balance-sheet safety5532085 (highest)
Capital discipline4480 (highest)4347
Margin of safetyNo price data176% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data213% above value
Market cap$93.4M$32.2B$425.0M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
GDC vs IR vs LFUS vs FSTR — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett