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.

The Simply Good Foods Company

SMPL · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

J&J SNACK FOODS CORP.

JJSF · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

STZ · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

KDP · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	SMPL	JJSF	STZ	KDP
Moat Score (0–100)	49	52 (highest)	49	49
Pricing power	65	46	85	89 (highest)
Returns on capital	22	44 (highest)	36	6
Balance-sheet safety	55	100 (highest)	23	40
Capital discipline	60	24	42	63 (highest)
Margin of safety	50% below value (highest margin of safety)	26% above value	No price data	137% above value
Market cap	$1.1B	$1.5B	—	$42.0B
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2025	FY2026	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.