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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LAD · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

HURN · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

DBI · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

DAKT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureLADHURNDBIDAKT
Moat Score (0–100)4849 (highest)4848
Pricing power2447 (highest)2734
Returns on capital631573 (highest)21
Balance-sheet safety96851100 (highest)
Capital discipline100 (highest)824056
Margin of safety29% below value19% above value37% below value (highest margin of safety)654% above value
Market cap$7.9B$1.9B$281.1M$923.2M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2026FY2026
LAD vs HURN vs DBI vs DAKT — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett