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.
| Measure | XBIT | MKSI | BHC | VRCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 43 | 44 (highest) | 43 | 43 |
| Pricing power | 70 | 78 | 100 (highest) | 79 |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 27 (highest) | 0 | 0 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 55 (highest) | 1 | 0 | 55 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 57 | 60 | 67 (highest) | 44 |
| Margin of safety | No price data | 368% above value | 89% below value (highest margin of safety) | No price data |
| Market cap | $69.2M | $21.8B | $1.8B | $96.0M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |