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.
MKC · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat
Doesn't clear the bar
| Measure | CPB | MKC | CWGL | SJM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 39 | 45 (highest) | 43 | 39 |
| Pricing power | 50 | 66 (highest) | 66 (highest) | 62 |
| Returns on capital | 47 (highest) | 31 | 0 | 4 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 3 | 22 | 55 (highest) | 40 |
| Capital discipline | 47 | 59 | 61 (highest) | 56 |
| Margin of safety | 30% below value (highest margin of safety) | 40% above value | 146% above value | No price data |
| Market cap | $6.6B | $13.9B | $85.4M | $11.9B |
| Moat tier | No moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | No moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2026 |