The Moat Index
Compare moats, side by side.
Two to four companies, scored on the same five investor questions from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.
| Measure | JBSS | LW | PEP | MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 69 | 71 (highest) | 70 | 66 |
| Methodology version | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 | moat-index@3.0.0 |
| Business trend | 72 | 85 (highest) | 68 | 70 |
| Pricing power | 25 | 35 | 92 (highest) | 79 |
| Returns on capital | 93 | 100 (highest) | 93 | 100 (highest) |
| Balance-sheet safety | 98 | 100 (highest) | 39 | 42 |
| Capital allocation | 56 | 34 | 57 (highest) | 40 |
| 42% above value if growth stopped today (largest discount to value if growth stopped today) | No price data | 89% above value if growth stopped today | 57% above value if growth stopped today | |
| Market cap | $952M | Not reported | $186.7B | $122.2B |
| Moat tier | Narrow moat | Narrow moat | Narrow moat | Narrow moat |
| Filing date | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2025 |