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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SURG · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FABC · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CLUS · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

IRDM · Communications · No moat

20/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureSURGFABCCLUSIRDM
Moat Score (0–100)20 (highest)20 (highest)20 (highest)20 (highest)
Pricing power0009 (highest)
Returns on capital18 (highest)000
Balance-sheet safety2855 (highest)55 (highest)39
Capital discipline44444446 (highest)
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$6.6M$41
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
SURG vs FABC vs CLUS vs IRDM — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett