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.
| Measure | LYTS | AZTA | GTES | TAIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 41 | 68 (highest) | 65 | 49 |
| Returns on capital | 22 | 0 | 28 | 43 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 66 (highest) | 55 | 30 | 55 |
| Capital discipline | 60 | 64 (highest) | 51 | 27 |
| Margin of safety | 35% above value | 244% above value | 56% above value | 50% below value (highest margin of safety) |
| Market cap | $719.2M | $1.2B | $6.7B | $10.2M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2024 |