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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PEG · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NI · Utilities · Shallow moat

42/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LNT · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

DUK · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasurePEGNILNTDUK
Moat Score (0–100)4142 (highest)4141
Pricing power100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)
Returns on capital3 (highest)03 (highest)0
Balance-sheet safety2 (highest)2 (highest)01
Capital discipline4760 (highest)4852
Margin of safetyNo price data61% above value55% above value38% above value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$39.2B$22.0B$19.2B$97.3B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
PEG vs NI vs LNT vs DUK — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett