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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STRL · Industrials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MIDD · Industrials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

HAYW · Industrials · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AENT · Industrials · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureSTRLMIDDHAYWAENT
Moat Score (0–100)49 (highest)49 (highest)49 (highest)48
Pricing power06477100 (highest)
Returns on capital79 (highest)473131
Balance-sheet safety100 (highest)262533
Capital discipline245057 (highest)13
Margin of safety685% above valueNo price data129% above value99% above value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$19.6B$3.1B$294.5M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
STRL vs MIDD vs HAYW vs AENT — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett