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.

PENGUIN SOLUTIONS, INC.

PENG · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Microchip Technology Incorporated

MCHP · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SoundThinking, Inc.

SSTI · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.

GDYN · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	PENG	MCHP	SSTI	GDYN
Moat Score (0–100)	44 (highest)	44 (highest)	44 (highest)	44 (highest)
Pricing power	26	94 (highest)	85	61
Returns on capital	25 (highest)	19	9	9
Balance-sheet safety	99 (highest)	1	55	55
Capital discipline	44	49	24	59 (highest)
Margin of safety	347% above value	92% above value (highest margin of safety)	No price data	No price data
Market cap	$3.2B	$43.9B	$110.2M	$491.2M
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2026	FY2025	FY2025

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.