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.
MPAA · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | MPAA | LIVE | ICFI | SBDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 46 | 47 (highest) | 46 | 46 |
| Pricing power | 24 | 50 | 63 | 99 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 52 (highest) | 46 | 17 | 7 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 100 (highest) | 28 | 35 | 28 |
| Capital discipline | 17 | 62 | 75 (highest) | 44 |
| Margin of safety | No price data | 89% below value (highest margin of safety) | 34% below value | No price data |
| Market cap | $264.9M | $34.4M | $1.4B | $10.8M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |