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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GRC · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FTI · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

HDSN · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

SPXC · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureGRCFTIHDSNSPXC
Moat Score (0–100)48 (highest)48 (highest)48 (highest)48 (highest)
Pricing power4161945 (highest)
Returns on capital58 (highest)253855
Balance-sheet safety3094100 (highest)64
Capital discipline62100 (highest)5524
Margin of safety174% above value668% above value31% below value (highest margin of safety)274% above value
Market cap$2.1B$28.9B$257.0M$10.6B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025