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 | CWGL | PPC | MKC | CPB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 43 | 48 (highest) | 45 | 39 |
| Pricing power | 66 (highest) | 5 | 66 (highest) | 50 |
| Returns on capital | 0 | 60 (highest) | 31 | 47 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 55 | 59 (highest) | 22 | 3 |
| Capital discipline | 61 | 84 (highest) | 59 | 47 |
| Margin of safety | 146% above value | 48% below value (highest margin of safety) | 40% above value | 30% below value |
| Market cap | $85.4M | $6.9B | $13.9B | $6.6B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | No moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |