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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PATH · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PLAB · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

FRSH · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

STGW · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasurePATHPLABFRSHSTGW
Moat Score (0–100)59 (highest)59 (highest)59 (highest)59 (highest)
Pricing power100 (highest)21100 (highest)58
Returns on capital053090 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)28
Capital discipline4483 (highest)4444
Margin of safetyNo price data26% below value (highest margin of safety)No price data18% below value
Market cap$6.6B$1.7B$3.2B$1.9B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2026FY2025FY2025FY2025