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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SXI · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CARR · Industrials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

DXPE · Industrials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

POWL · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureSXICARRDXPEPOWL
Moat Score (0–100)4445 (highest)45 (highest)44
Pricing power61 (highest)46476
Returns on capital4266 (highest)4116
Balance-sheet safety122117100 (highest)
Capital discipline56357388 (highest)
Margin of safety200% above value35% above value (highest margin of safety)219% above value182% above value
Market cap$3.6B$57.4B$2.6B$2.8B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
SXI vs CARR vs DXPE vs POWL — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett