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.

HACKETT GROUP, INC.

HCKT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PETMED EXPRESS, INC.

PETS · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Macy's, Inc.

M · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

MALIBU BOATS, INC.

MBUU · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

Measure	HCKT	PETS	M	MBUU
Moat Score (0–100)	59	60 (highest)	59	59
Pricing power	45	48	61 (highest)	33
Returns on capital	97 (highest)	90	56	93
Balance-sheet safety	57	55	60	79 (highest)
Capital discipline	24	36	60 (highest)	25
Margin of safety	No price data	No price data	51% below value	52% below value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap	—	$42.1M	$6.2B	$554.8M
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2026	FY2026	FY2025

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.