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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WEC · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

DUK · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

XEL · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

HNRG · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureWECDUKXELHNRG
Moat Score (0–100)3941 (highest)3939
Pricing power96100 (highest)100 (highest)33
Returns on capital30318 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety11056 (highest)
Capital discipline43524160 (highest)
Margin of safety45% above value38% above value (highest margin of safety)54% above value115% above value
Market cap$36.9B$97.3B$49.1B$700.2M
Moat tierNo moatShallow moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025