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.
TDS · Communications · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | TDS | AMCX | CALX | RSVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 48 | 51 (highest) | 49 | 47 |
| Pricing power | 100 (highest) | 86 | 72 | 98 |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 55 (highest) | 7 | 5 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 51 | 0 | 100 (highest) | 0 |
| Capital discipline | 37 | 40 | 24 | 80 (highest) |
| Margin of safety | No price data | 65% below value (highest margin of safety) | 706% above value | 17% above value |
| Market cap | $3.9B | $593.6M | $2.6B | $670.5M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2026 |