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 | USFD | ASLE | MTW | CHEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 30 (highest) | 30 (highest) | 30 (highest) | 30 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 32 | 39 | 32 | 43 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 18 (highest) | 12 | 4 | 5 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 17 | 13 | 54 (highest) | 15 |
| Capital discipline | 56 | 60 (highest) | 41 | 60 (highest) |
| Margin of safety | 102% above value | 18% above value (highest margin of safety) | 41% above value | 928% above value |
| Market cap | $21.4B | $285.7M | $462.2M | $3.9B |
| Moat tier | No moat | No moat | No moat | No moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |