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.

MALIBU BOATS, INC.

MBUU · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

Macy's, Inc.

M · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

HACKETT GROUP, INC.

HCKT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

UNIFIRST CORPORATION

UNF · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	MBUU	M	HCKT	UNF
Moat Score (0–100)	59 (highest)	59 (highest)	59 (highest)	58
Pricing power	33	61	45	62 (highest)
Returns on capital	93	56	97 (highest)	24
Balance-sheet safety	79	60	57	100 (highest)
Capital discipline	25	60 (highest)	24	60 (highest)
Margin of safety	52% below value (highest margin of safety)	51% below value	No price data	235% above value
Market cap	$554.8M	$6.2B	—	$5.4B
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2026	FY2025	FY2025

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.