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 | CVI | VLO | MPC | PBF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 33 | 38 (highest) | 37 | 32 |
| Pricing power | 0 | 0 | 7 (highest) | 0 |
| Returns on capital | 39 | 55 | 44 | 60 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 26 | 57 (highest) | 29 | 28 |
| Capital discipline | 80 (highest) | 49 | 80 (highest) | 41 |
| Margin of safety | No price data | 48% above value (highest margin of safety) | No price data | 108% above value |
| Market cap | — | $92.6B | — | $5.3B |
| Moat tier | No moat | No moat | No moat | No moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |