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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LNT · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LNG · Utilities · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NI · Utilities · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PEG · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureLNTLNGNIPEG
Moat Score (0–100)4143 (highest)4241
Pricing power100 (highest)64100 (highest)100 (highest)
Returns on capital328 (highest)03
Balance-sheet safety045 (highest)22
Capital discipline483160 (highest)47
Margin of safety55% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data61% above valueNo price data
Market cap$19.2B$22.0B$39.2B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
LNT vs LNG vs NI vs PEG — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett