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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TAIT · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

GTES · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LYTS · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

BXC · Industrials · Shallow moat

44/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureTAITGTESLYTSBXC
Moat Score (0–100)44 (highest)44 (highest)44 (highest)44 (highest)
Pricing power4965 (highest)4115
Returns on capital43282266 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety553066 (highest)55
Capital discipline275160 (highest)40
Margin of safety50% below value (highest margin of safety)56% above value35% above value19% below value
Market cap$10.2M$6.7B$719.2M$475.6M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2024FY2025FY2025FY2025
TAIT vs GTES vs LYTS vs BXC — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett