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.

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KWR · Energy · No moat

28/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MPC · Energy · No moat

37/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CVI · Energy · No moat

33/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PBF · Energy · No moat

32/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureKWRMPCCVIPBF
Moat Score (0–100)2837 (highest)3332
Pricing power60 (highest)700
Returns on capital16443960 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety029 (highest)2628
Capital discipline2680 (highest)80 (highest)41
Margin of safety74% above value (highest margin of safety)No price dataNo price data108% above value
Market cap$2.6B$5.3B
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
KWR vs MPC vs CVI vs PBF — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett