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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MLM · Materials · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NOG · Materials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

TTI · Materials · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SCHL · Materials · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureMLMNOGTTISCHL
Moat Score (0–100)4344 (highest)4343
Pricing power3792 (highest)590
Returns on capital293968 (highest)4
Balance-sheet safety31084 (highest)29
Capital discipline87 (highest)242444
Margin of safety66% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data333% above valueNo price data
Market cap$33.9B$2.1B$1.2B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
MLM vs NOG vs TTI vs SCHL — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett