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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VCEL · Healthcare · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ZLAB · Healthcare · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

XRAY · Healthcare · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AYTU · Healthcare · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureVCELZLABXRAYAYTU
Moat Score (0–100)45 (highest)45 (highest)45 (highest)45 (highest)
Pricing power8997 (highest)8883
Returns on capital0 (highest)0 (highest)0 (highest)0 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety66 (highest)552855
Capital discipline242464 (highest)44
Margin of safetyNo price dataNo price dataNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$2.4B$22.3B$2.8B$19.3M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
VCEL vs ZLAB vs XRAY vs AYTU — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett