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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NOV · Industrials · No moat

25/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

TRS · Industrials · No moat

26/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

DNOW · Industrials · No moat

26/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

OUST · Industrials · No moat

25/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureNOVTRSDNOWOUST
Moat Score (0–100)2526 (highest)26 (highest)25
Pricing power136 (highest)2718
Returns on capital7611 (highest)0
Balance-sheet safety61 (highest)12855
Capital discipline5364 (highest)4444
Margin of safety162% above value57% above value (highest margin of safety)127% above valueNo price data
Market cap$7.0B$1.5B$2.6B$2.3B
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
NOV vs TRS vs DNOW vs OUST — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett