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.
AERT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | HAS | ESCA | VFC | AERT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 47 | 48 (highest) | 48 (highest) | 47 |
| Pricing power | 95 (highest) | 34 | 91 | 38 |
| Returns on capital | 45 (highest) | 25 | 43 | 18 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 0 | 96 (highest) | 15 | 71 |
| Capital discipline | 24 | 52 | 22 | 80 (highest) |
| Margin of safety | 235% above value | 40% above value (highest margin of safety) | 405% above value | 672% above value |
| Market cap | $11.5B | $263.5M | $6.6B | $315.2M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2026 |