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.
| Measure | GTES | POWL | AZTA | LYTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 65 | 6 | 68 (highest) | 41 |
| Returns on capital | 28 (highest) | 16 | 0 | 22 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 30 | 100 (highest) | 55 | 66 |
| Capital discipline | 51 | 88 (highest) | 64 | 60 |
| Margin of safety | 56% above value | 182% above value | 244% above value | 35% above value (highest margin of safety) |
| Market cap | $6.7B | $2.8B | $1.2B | $719.2M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |