The Moat Index

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MUR · Materials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

NOG · Materials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

VAL · Materials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MLM · Materials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureMURNOGVALMLM
Moat Score (0–100)5051 (highest)51 (highest)50
Methodology versionmoat-index@3.0.0moat-index@3.0.0moat-index@3.0.0moat-index@3.0.0
Business trend337585 (highest)76
Pricing power100 (highest)92037
Returns on capital739 (highest)819
Balance-sheet safety4728100 (highest)31
Capital allocation64246087 (highest)
18% above value if growth stopped todayNo price data16% below value if growth stopped today (largest discount to value if growth stopped today)134% above value if growth stopped today
Market cap$5.3B$2.4B$5.8B$29.6B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filing dateFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025