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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NEPH · Healthcare · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VIR · Healthcare · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CLDX · Healthcare · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PAHC · Healthcare · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureNEPHVIRCLDXPAHC
Moat Score (0–100)4849 (highest)4848
Pricing power9299 (highest)9556
Returns on capital410069 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety73 (highest)555530
Capital discipline242444 (highest)22
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$40.2M$1.3B$2.4B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
NEPH vs VIR vs CLDX vs PAHC — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett