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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MPC · Energy · No moat

37/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VVV · Energy · Narrow moat

65/ 100
Narrow moat

On the watchlist

VLO · Energy · No moat

38/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CVI · Energy · No moat

33/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureMPCVVVVLOCVI
Moat Score (0–100)3765 (highest)3833
Pricing power763 (highest)00
Returns on capital4493 (highest)5539
Balance-sheet safety292757 (highest)26
Capital discipline80 (highest)644980 (highest)
Margin of safetyNo price data56% above value48% above value (highest margin of safety)No price data
Market cap$5.1B$92.6B
Moat tierNo moatNarrow moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
MPC vs VVV vs VLO vs CVI — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett