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.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

KDP · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

STZ · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

The Simply Good Foods Company

SMPL · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

SFD · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	KDP	STZ	SMPL	SFD
Moat Score (0–100)	49 (highest)	49 (highest)	49 (highest)	48
Pricing power	89 (highest)	85	65	7
Returns on capital	6	36	22	56 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety	40	23	55	96 (highest)
Capital discipline	63 (highest)	42	60	51
Margin of safety	137% above value	No price data	50% below value (highest margin of safety)	14% below value
Market cap	$42.0B	—	$1.1B	$9.8B
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2026	FY2025	FY2025

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.