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.

METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.

MEI · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

UNISYS CORP

UIS · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Blackbaud, Inc.

BLKB · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AMBARELLA, INC.

AMBA · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	MEI	UIS	BLKB	AMBA
Moat Score (0–100)	48 (highest)	48 (highest)	48 (highest)	48 (highest)
Pricing power	26	37	90	99 (highest)
Returns on capital	54	100 (highest)	11	7
Balance-sheet safety	100 (highest)	11	4	55
Capital discipline	20	24	85 (highest)	24
Margin of safety	No price data	No price data	10% above value	No price data
Market cap	—	$259.6M	$1.5B	$2.7B
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2026	FY2025	FY2025	FY2026

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.