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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HAS · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ESCA · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VFC · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AERT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureHASESCAVFCAERT
Moat Score (0–100)4748 (highest)48 (highest)47
Pricing power95 (highest)349138
Returns on capital45 (highest)254318
Balance-sheet safety096 (highest)1571
Capital discipline24522280 (highest)
Margin of safety235% above value40% above value (highest margin of safety)405% above value672% above value
Market cap$11.5B$263.5M$6.6B$315.2M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2026FY2026
HAS vs ESCA vs VFC vs AERT — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett