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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LYB · Materials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FSI · Materials · Shallow moat

50/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

TLF · Materials · Shallow moat

50/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MYE · Materials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureLYBFSITLFMYE
Moat Score (0–100)4950 (highest)50 (highest)49
Pricing power74595 (highest)52
Returns on capital97 (highest)60748
Balance-sheet safety2891 (highest)5555
Capital discipline64 (highest)04039
Margin of safety19% below value (highest margin of safety)124% above value81% above value186% above value
Market cap$19.1B$75.6M$19.3M$1.2B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
LYB vs FSI vs TLF vs MYE — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett