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.
| Measure | SXT | MLM | SCHL | YCBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) | 43 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 58 | 37 | 90 (highest) | 76 |
| Returns on capital | 30 (highest) | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 33 | 31 | 29 | 55 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 48 | 87 (highest) | 44 | 44 |
| Margin of safety | 115% above value | 66% above value (highest margin of safety) | No price data | No price data |
| Market cap | $4.6B | $33.9B | — | $5.1M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |