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 | MKC | SFD | PPC | CWGL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 45 | 48 (highest) | 48 (highest) | 43 |
| Pricing power | 66 (highest) | 7 | 5 | 66 (highest) |
| Returns on capital | 31 | 56 | 60 (highest) | 0 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 22 | 96 (highest) | 59 | 55 |
| Capital discipline | 59 | 51 | 84 (highest) | 61 |
| Margin of safety | 40% above value | 14% below value | 48% below value (highest margin of safety) | 146% above value |
| Market cap | $13.9B | $9.8B | $6.9B | $85.4M |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |