Moat

Automate quantitative moat assessment using LTV, CAC, ROIC, and churn analysis.

4|1|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pynbj1001/alpha-sense --skill moat
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Moat
Source: https://github.com/pynbj1001/alpha-sense/tree/main/skills/Moat
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pynbj1001/alpha-sense --skill moat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a rigorous, quantitative moat assessment workflow for investment targets, replacing ad-hoc qualitative judgments with data-driven moat validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces unit economics (LTV, CAC) and competitor ROIC benchmarking to determine moat strength.
  • Quantifies switching costs and analyzes network effects and pricing power to assess durability.
  • Use Case: Evaluate a SaaS company to decide whether its moat justifies investment, by comparing LTV/CAC and ROIC against top peers over five years.

Quick Start

Provide a target company name or ticker and I will run a quantified moat assessment end-to-end.

Frequently Asked Questions about Moat

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I quantify a company's moat for investment analysis?

To quantify a company's moat for investment analysis, you evaluate unit economics like LTV and CAC, benchmark ROIC against top peers, and analyze switching costs to deliver a defendable moat rating. This replaces ad-hoc qualitative judgments with data-driven validation.

What metrics are needed for a quantitative moat assessment?

A quantitative moat assessment requires unit economics metrics like LTV and CAC, ROIC for competitor benchmarking, and churn trends across multiple years. It also evaluates network effects and pricing power to determine the durability of the competitive advantage.

How do I benchmark SaaS unit economics against competitors?

You benchmark SaaS unit economics against competitors by comparing LTV, CAC, and ROIC against top peers over a five-year period. This process assesses switching costs and network effects to decide whether the target's moat justifies investment.

Does moat analysis work for evaluating tech and platform companies?

Yes, moat analysis works for evaluating tech and platform companies where durable competitive advantages are measured. It specifically applies to SaaS and tech companies by enforcing unit economics, competitor benchmarking, and switching-cost analysis.

How do I measure switching costs to validate a company's competitive advantage?

To measure switching costs and validate a competitive advantage, you quantify them alongside network effects and pricing power within a moat assessment workflow. This provides supporting evidence for a defendable moat rating by analyzing churn trends.