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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VIRC · Materials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

KOP · Materials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

LODE · Materials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AXTA · Materials · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureVIRCKOPLODEAXTA
Moat Score (0–100)41 (highest)41 (highest)41 (highest)41 (highest)
Pricing power563270 (highest)55
Returns on capital1842 (highest)024
Balance-sheet safety80 (highest)65527
Capital discipline1288 (highest)4459
Margin of safety51% below value (highest margin of safety)15% above valueNo price dataNo price data
Market cap$97.2M$956.1M$203.3M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2026FY2025FY2025FY2025
VIRC vs KOP vs LODE vs AXTA — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett