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.
IPDN · Technology · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | IPDN | SDCH | SHLS | AMN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 77 (highest) | 70 | 55 | 56 |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 7 | 50 | 60 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 55 (highest) | 55 (highest) | 37 | 0 |
| Capital discipline | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) | 19 | 40 |
| Margin of safety | No price data | No price data | 187% above value | 55% below value (highest margin of safety) |
| Market cap | $3.0M | $425.9M | $1.7B | $1.3B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |