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 | HAYW | EAF | MIDD | STRL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 49 (highest) | 49 (highest) | 49 (highest) | 49 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 77 (highest) | 23 | 64 | 0 |
| Returns on capital | 31 | 80 (highest) | 47 | 79 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 25 | 28 | 26 | 100 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 57 | 64 (highest) | 50 | 24 |
| Margin of safety | 129% above value (highest margin of safety) | No price data | No price data | 685% above value |
| Market cap | $3.1B | $178.9M | — | $19.6B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |