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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NL · Materials · No moat

37/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VHI · Materials · No moat

37/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SWIM · Materials · No moat

37/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LWLG · Materials · No moat

37/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureNLVHISWIMLWLG
Moat Score (0–100)37 (highest)37 (highest)37 (highest)37 (highest)
Pricing power52124970 (highest)
Returns on capital473 (highest)100
Balance-sheet safety57 (highest)152055
Capital discipline434476 (highest)24
Margin of safety24% below value58% below value (highest margin of safety)1096% above valueNo price data
Market cap$288.3M$411.1M$687.8M$909.9M
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
NL vs VHI vs SWIM vs LWLG — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett