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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PD · Technology · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MAX · Technology · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ASFH · Technology · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ESP · Technology · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasurePDMAXASFHESP
Moat Score (0–100)39 (highest)39 (highest)39 (highest)39 (highest)
Pricing power100 (highest)284711
Returns on capital066 (highest)033
Balance-sheet safety00100 (highest)100 (highest)
Capital discipline4455 (highest)2428
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price data1454% above value
Market cap$871.5M$943.0M$14.3M$166.0M
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2026FY2025FY2025FY2025
PD vs MAX vs ASFH vs ESP — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett