The Moat Index
Compare moats, side by side.
Two to four companies, scored on the same five investor questions from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.
| Measure | PLTR | GEN | DV | SMCI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 64 | 65 (highest) | 65 (highest) | 64 |
| Methodology version | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 |
| Business trend | 85 | 80 | 90 | 95 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 95 | 100 (highest) | 100 (highest) | 19 |
| Returns on capital | 18 | 40 | 8 | 48 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 100 (highest) | 18 | 73 | 100 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 24 | 83 (highest) | 52 | 60 |
| Price vs. high estimate | 11499% above high estimate | 20% below high estimate (largest discount to high estimate) | 38% above high estimate | 55% above high estimate |
| Market cap | $293.9B | $15.5B | $1.7B | $17.9B |
| Moat tier | Narrow moat | Narrow moat | Narrow moat | Narrow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2025 |