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.
ZWS · Industrials · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | ZWS | GLGI | BCO | ACU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 52 (highest) | 52 (highest) | 52 (highest) | 51 |
| Pricing power | 60 | 14 | 39 | 61 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 34 | 72 (highest) | 56 | 39 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 65 | 45 | 17 | 66 (highest) |
| Capital discipline | 53 | 84 | 100 (highest) | 40 |
| Margin of safety | No price data | 91% below value (highest margin of safety) | 17% above value | 60% above value |
| Market cap | $8.0B | $6.7M | $4.9B | $181.0M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |