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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PYXS · Healthcare · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LCTX · Healthcare · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

EBS · Healthcare · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NKTR · Healthcare · Shallow moat

43/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasurePYXSLCTXEBSNKTR
Moat Score (0–100)43 (highest)43 (highest)43 (highest)43 (highest)
Pricing power91 (highest)91 (highest)6887
Returns on capital0018 (highest)4
Balance-sheet safety55 (highest)55 (highest)2955 (highest)
Capital discipline242457 (highest)24
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$147.9M$282.0M$397.5M$1.4B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
PYXS vs LCTX vs EBS vs NKTR — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett