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.

Try AAPL vs MSFT vs KO, V vs MA, or COST vs WMT vs TGT.

VYX · Technology · Shallow moat

52/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

ESE · Technology · Shallow moat

53/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AWRE · Technology · Shallow moat

53/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CSGP · Technology · Shallow moat

52/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureVYXESEAWRECSGP
Moat Score (0–100)5253 (highest)53 (highest)52
Pricing power100 (highest)64100 (highest)100 (highest)
Returns on capital55 (highest)13435
Balance-sheet safety2870 (highest)5555
Capital discipline079 (highest)520
Margin of safety80% below value (highest margin of safety)279% above valueNo price data263% above value
Market cap$1.1B$8.2B$23.8M$12.4B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
VYX vs ESE vs AWRE vs CSGP — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett