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.
MPAA · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
LAUR · Consumer Discretionary · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | SBDS | ICFI | MPAA | LAUR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 46 (highest) | 46 (highest) | 46 (highest) | 46 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 99 (highest) | 63 | 24 | 25 |
| Returns on capital | 7 | 17 | 52 (highest) | 15 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 28 | 35 | 100 (highest) | 100 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 44 | 75 (highest) | 17 | 69 |
| Margin of safety | No price data | 34% below value (highest margin of safety) | No price data | 19% above value |
| Market cap | $10.8M | $1.4B | $264.9M | $5.2B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2025 |