The Moat Index
Compare moats, side by side.
Two to four companies, scored on the same five investor questions from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.
| Measure | MXL | IZEA | HLIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 37 (highest) | 37 (highest) | 37 (highest) |
| Methodology version | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 |
| Business trend | 20 (highest) | 13 | 20 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 86 (highest) | 73 | 82 |
| Returns on capital | 7 (highest) | 0 | 0 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 28 | 55 | 59 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 44 (highest) | 44 (highest) | 24 |
| Price vs. high estimate | No price data | No price data | 259% above high estimate |
| Market cap | $6.2B | $58.7M | $1.2B |
| Moat tier | No moat | No moat | No moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |