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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LWAY · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

52/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

GIS · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

57/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

TR · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

55/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

JJSF · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

52/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureLWAYGISTRJJSF
Moat Score (0–100)5257 (highest)5552
Pricing power396061 (highest)46
Returns on capital2662 (highest)3944
Balance-sheet safety734073100 (highest)
Capital discipline91 (highest)595124
Margin of safety200% above value27% below value (highest margin of safety)No price data26% above value
Market cap$486.7M$20.3B$1.5B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2026FY2025FY2025
LWAY vs GIS vs TR vs JJSF — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett