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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HNRG · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

XEL · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

WEC · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PNW · Utilities · No moat

38/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureHNRGXELWECPNW
Moat Score (0–100)39 (highest)39 (highest)39 (highest)38
Pricing power33100 (highest)96100 (highest)
Returns on capital18 (highest)332
Balance-sheet safety56 (highest)011
Capital discipline60 (highest)414333
Margin of safety115% above value54% above value45% above value (highest margin of safety)87% above value
Market cap$700.2M$49.1B$36.9B$13.0B
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
HNRG vs XEL vs WEC vs PNW — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett