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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KLIC · Technology · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VRT · Technology · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FDCTD · Technology · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

UIS · Technology · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureKLICVRTFDCTDUIS
Moat Score (0–100)48 (highest)48 (highest)48 (highest)48 (highest)
Pricing power74 (highest)535337
Returns on capital412812100 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety2892100 (highest)11
Capital discipline402844 (highest)24
Margin of safety695% above value (highest margin of safety)920% above valueNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$5.0B$110.8B$259.6M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
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