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.

Ring Energy, Inc.

REI · Materials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

Luvu Brands, Inc.

LUVU · Materials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP

EPM · Materials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SONOCO PRODUCTS CO

SON · Materials · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	REI	LUVU	EPM	SON
Moat Score (0–100)	45	46 (highest)	46 (highest)	45
Pricing power	87 (highest)	42	74	34
Returns on capital	16	92 (highest)	53	45
Balance-sheet safety	28 (highest)	0	28 (highest)	26
Capital discipline	44	29	11	81 (highest)
Margin of safety	66% below value	68% below value (highest margin of safety)	189% above value	8% above value
Market cap	$255.4M	$3.1M	$130.8M	$5.6B
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2025	FY2025	FY2025

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.