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.

SOCKET MOBILE, INC.

SCKT · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Omnicell, Inc.

OMCL · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SES AI Corporation

SES · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

HARMONIC INC.

HLIT · Technology · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	SCKT	OMCL	SES	HLIT
Moat Score (0–100)	45 (highest)	45 (highest)	45 (highest)	44
Pricing power	85	75	88 (highest)	82
Returns on capital	11 (highest)	4	0	11 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety	55	100 (highest)	55	59
Capital discipline	24	6	35 (highest)	24
Margin of safety	No price data	313% above value (highest margin of safety)	No price data	536% above value
Market cap	$4.0M	$2.1B	$233.1M	$1.3B
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2025	FY2025	FY2025

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.