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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SPXC · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

HDSN · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

GRC · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

IVFH · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureSPXCHDSNGRCIVFH
Moat Score (0–100)48 (highest)48 (highest)48 (highest)48 (highest)
Pricing power45 (highest)194139
Returns on capital553858 (highest)37
Balance-sheet safety64100 (highest)30100 (highest)
Capital discipline245562 (highest)24
Margin of safety274% above value31% below value (highest margin of safety)174% above valueNo price data
Market cap$10.6B$257.0M$2.1B$14.0M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
SPXC vs HDSN vs GRC vs IVFH — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett