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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LODE · Materials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LBRT · Materials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

KOP · Materials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VIRC · Materials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

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MeasureLODELBRTKOPVIRC
Moat Score (0–100)41 (highest)41 (highest)41 (highest)41 (highest)
Pricing power70 (highest)93256
Returns on capital065 (highest)4218
Balance-sheet safety5550680 (highest)
Capital discipline444488 (highest)12
Margin of safetyNo price data12% above value15% above value51% below value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$203.3M$3.9B$956.1M$97.2M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2026
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