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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GEHC · Healthcare · Shallow moat

53/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VCYT · Healthcare · Shallow moat

54/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ALKS · Healthcare · Shallow moat

53/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ANIK · Healthcare · Shallow moat

53/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureGEHCVCYTALKSANIK
Moat Score (0–100)5354 (highest)5353
Pricing power7096100 (highest)89
Returns on capital70 (highest)01114
Balance-sheet safety36100 (highest)7355
Capital discipline19242754 (highest)
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price data101% above valueNo price data
Market cap$4.7B$8.7B$211.8M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025