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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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SONOCO PRODUCTS CO

SON · Materials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP

EPM · Materials · Shallow moat

46/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Ring Energy, Inc.

REI · Materials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

On the watchlist

Codexis, Inc.

CDXS · Materials · Shallow moat

45/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureSONEPMREICDXS
Moat Score (0–100)45464545
Pricing power34748797
Returns on capital4553160
Balance-sheet safety26282855
Capital discipline81114424
Margin of safety8% above value189% above value66% below valueNo price data
Market cap$5.6B$130.8M$255.4M$202.7M
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025

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.