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 | PPC | KDP | SFD | MKC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 48 | 49 (highest) | 48 | 45 |
| Pricing power | 5 | 89 (highest) | 7 | 66 |
| Returns on capital | 60 (highest) | 6 | 56 | 31 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 59 | 40 | 96 (highest) | 22 |
| Capital discipline | 84 (highest) | 63 | 51 | 59 |
| Margin of safety | 48% below value (highest margin of safety) | 137% above value | 14% below value | 40% above value |
| Market cap | $6.9B | $42.0B | $9.8B | $13.9B |
| Moat tier | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat | Shallow moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |