The Moat Index
Compare moats, side by side.
Two to four companies, scored on the same five investor questions from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.
| Measure | VRCA | CDIX | ANIK | SMTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 46 (highest) | 46 (highest) | 46 (highest) | 45 |
| Methodology version | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 |
| Business trend | 50 | 43 | 20 | 60 (highest) |
| Pricing power | 79 | 59 | 89 | 100 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 83 (highest) | 11 | 4 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 55 (highest) | 0 | 55 (highest) | 19 |
| Capital allocation | 44 | 44 | 54 (highest) | 44 |
| No price data | No price data | No price data | No price data | |
| Market cap | $86.2M | $9.6M | $208M | $229M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filing date | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |