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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VMC · Materials · Shallow moat

58/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

IOSP · Materials · Shallow moat

59/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

FCX · Materials · Shallow moat

58/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ECL · Materials · Shallow moat

58/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureVMCIOSPFCXECL
Moat Score (0–100)5859 (highest)5858
Pricing power42461970 (highest)
Returns on capital715285 (highest)51
Balance-sheet safety39100 (highest)9134
Capital discipline82 (highest)464475
Margin of safety124% above valueAround fair value (highest margin of safety)No price data615% above value
Market cap$37.7B$2.1B$76.9B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
VMC vs IOSP vs FCX vs ECL — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett