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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HAYW · Industrials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

EAF · Industrials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MIDD · Industrials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

STRL · Industrials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureHAYWEAFMIDDSTRL
Moat Score (0–100)49 (highest)49 (highest)49 (highest)49 (highest)
Pricing power77 (highest)23640
Returns on capital3180 (highest)4779
Balance-sheet safety252826100 (highest)
Capital discipline5764 (highest)5024
Margin of safety129% above value (highest margin of safety)No price dataNo price data685% above value
Market cap$3.1B$178.9M$19.6B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
HAYW vs EAF vs MIDD vs STRL — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett