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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XEL · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PEG · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

DUK · Utilities · Shallow moat

41/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

WEC · Utilities · No moat

39/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureXELPEGDUKWEC
Moat Score (0–100)3941 (highest)41 (highest)39
Pricing power100 (highest)100 (highest)100 (highest)96
Returns on capital3 (highest)3 (highest)03 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety02 (highest)11
Capital discipline414752 (highest)43
Margin of safety54% above valueNo price data38% above value (highest margin of safety)45% above value
Market cap$49.1B$39.2B$97.3B$36.9B
Moat tierNo moatShallow moatShallow moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
XEL vs PEG vs DUK vs WEC — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett