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 | PRIM | CGNX | XYL | DOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 67 | 68 (highest) | 67 | 67 |
| Methodology version | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 |
| Business trend | 95 (highest) | 33 | 95 (highest) | 57 |
| Pricing power | 27 | 99 (highest) | 66 | 64 |
| Returns on capital | 43 | 71 (highest) | 19 | 58 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 100 (highest) | 100 (highest) | 96 | 68 |
| Capital allocation | 70 | 35 | 60 | 86 (highest) |
| 159% above value if growth stopped today | 495% above value if growth stopped today | 195% above value if growth stopped today | 91% above value if growth stopped today (largest discount to value if growth stopped today) | |
| Market cap | $4.0B | $9.0B | $25.3B | $26.4B |
| Moat tier | Narrow moat | Narrow moat | Narrow moat | Narrow moat |
| Filing date | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |