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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NTIC · Industrials · No moat

40/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

GTEC · Industrials · Shallow moat

40/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

LGIH · Industrials · Shallow moat

40/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

MGPI · Industrials · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureNTICGTECLGIHMGPI
Moat Score (0–100)40 (highest)40 (highest)40 (highest)39
Pricing power54 (highest)284025
Returns on capital27455271 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety3373 (highest)4028
Capital discipline44 (highest)192124
Margin of safety822% above value89% below value (highest margin of safety)39% below value63% below value
Market cap$76.7M$10.0M$1.4B$380.3M
Moat tierNo moatShallow moatShallow moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
NTIC vs GTEC vs LGIH vs MGPI — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett