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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NEON · Technology · Shallow moat

54/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

HQY · Technology · Shallow moat

54/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NCMI · Technology · Shallow moat

54/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ESE · Technology · Shallow moat

53/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureNEONHQYNCMIESE
Moat Score (0–100)54 (highest)54 (highest)54 (highest)53
Pricing power9696100 (highest)64
Returns on capital014 (highest)14 (highest)13
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)465570
Capital discipline24604479 (highest)
Margin of safetyNo price data123% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data279% above value
Market cap$14.4M$8.3B$352.9M$8.2B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2026FY2025FY2025