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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LMB · Industrials · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

GDC · Industrials · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FSTR · Industrials · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ARW · Industrials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureLMBGDCFSTRARW
Moat Score (0–100)42 (highest)42 (highest)42 (highest)41
Pricing power470 (highest)3226
Returns on capital3841942 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety85 (highest)5585 (highest)60
Capital discipline60 (highest)444744
Margin of safety76% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data213% above valueNo price data
Market cap$845.9M$93.4M$425.0M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
LMB vs GDC vs FSTR vs ARW — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett