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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LIVN · Healthcare · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SRPT · Healthcare · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LGMK · Healthcare · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

DHR · Healthcare · Shallow moat

47/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureLIVNSRPTLGMKDHR
Moat Score (0–100)47 (highest)47 (highest)47 (highest)47 (highest)
Pricing power98100 (highest)8895
Returns on capital45410 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety60 (highest)555554
Capital discipline242444 (highest)25
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price data134% above value
Market cap$4.4B$1.8B$648167$144.1B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
LIVN vs SRPT vs LGMK vs DHR — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett