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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SFD · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SMPL · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

KDP · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

49/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

PPC · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

48/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

MeasureSFDSMPLKDPPPC
Moat Score (0–100)4849 (highest)49 (highest)48
Pricing power76589 (highest)5
Returns on capital5622660 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety96 (highest)554059
Capital discipline51606384 (highest)
Margin of safety14% below value50% below value (highest margin of safety)137% above value48% below value
Market cap$9.8B$1.1B$42.0B$6.9B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
SFD vs SMPL vs KDP vs PPC — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett