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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NI · Utilities · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PCYO · Utilities · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LNG · Utilities · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LNT · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureNIPCYOLNGLNT
Moat Score (0–100)4244 (highest)4341
Pricing power100 (highest)5164100 (highest)
Returns on capital0428 (highest)3
Balance-sheet safety295 (highest)450
Capital discipline60 (highest)413148
Margin of safety61% above value100% above valueNo price data55% above value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$22.0B$257.5M$19.2B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
NI vs PCYO vs LNG vs LNT — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett