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 | TWST | QCLS | OPCH | BNGO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 26 | 27 (highest) | 26 | 26 |
| Pricing power | 34 (highest) | 22 | 33 | 19 |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 0 | 16 (highest) | 0 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 55 (highest) | 55 (highest) | 34 | 55 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 24 | 44 (highest) | 24 | 44 (highest) |
| Margin of safety | No price data | No price data | 19% below value | No price data |
| Market cap | $5.7B | $26.5M | $3.4B | $12.4M |
| Moat tier | No moat | No moat | No moat | No moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |