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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HDSN · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

AENT · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FTI · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

GRC · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureHDSNAENTFTIGRC
Moat Score (0–100)48 (highest)48 (highest)48 (highest)48 (highest)
Pricing power19100 (highest)641
Returns on capital38312558 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)339430
Capital discipline5513100 (highest)62
Margin of safety31% below value (highest margin of safety)99% above value668% above value174% above value
Market cap$257.0M$294.5M$28.9B$2.1B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
HDSN vs AENT vs FTI vs GRC — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett