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.
ACI · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
AOUT · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | MHK | ACI | AOUT | NDLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 42 (highest) | 42 (highest) | 42 (highest) | 41 |
| Pricing power | 39 | 50 | 77 | 100 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 19 | 54 (highest) | 0 | 4 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 86 (highest) | 9 | 55 | 28 |
| Capital discipline | 37 | 45 (highest) | 40 | 24 |
| Margin of safety | No price data | No price data | 1215% above value | No price data |
| Market cap | — | — | $173.1M | $65.0M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2026 | FY2025 |