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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HSIC · Industrials · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

KN · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

TEX · Industrials · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NPK · Industrials · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureHSICKNTEXNPK
Moat Score (0–100)4748 (highest)4747
Pricing power5363 (highest)3025
Returns on capital55089 (highest)54
Balance-sheet safety198429100 (highest)
Capital discipline5559 (highest)2915
Margin of safety61% above value456% above value38% above value (highest margin of safety)202% above value
Market cap$10.2B$3.0B$7.4B$865.1M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
HSIC vs KN vs TEX vs NPK — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett