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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PLAB · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

IPGP · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LSCC · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FRSH · Technology · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasurePLABIPGPLSCCFRSH
Moat Score (0–100)59 (highest)59 (highest)59 (highest)59 (highest)
Pricing power216293100 (highest)
Returns on capital53 (highest)41390
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)100 (highest)73100 (highest)
Capital discipline83 (highest)402444
Margin of safety26% below value (highest margin of safety)260% above value1691% above valueNo price data
Market cap$1.7B$4.4B$17.1B$3.2B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
PLAB vs IPGP vs LSCC vs FRSH — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett