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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WELPP · Utilities · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NFG · Utilities · Shallow moat

56/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AWR · Utilities · Shallow moat

54/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ATO · Utilities · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureWELPPNFGAWRATO
Moat Score (0–100)4856 (highest)5445
Pricing power99 (highest)968494
Returns on capital2748 (highest)48 (highest)4
Balance-sheet safety1633 (highest)1920
Capital discipline35325660 (highest)
Margin of safetyNo price data15% below value (highest margin of safety)63% above value80% above value
Market cap$2.1B$7.3B$3.5B$28.7B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
WELPP vs NFG vs AWR vs ATO — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett