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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UFPI · Materials · Shallow moat

55/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

ELF · Materials · Shallow moat

56/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

AVNT · Materials · Shallow moat

55/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MUR · Materials · Shallow moat

54/ 100
Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureUFPIELFAVNTMUR
Moat Score (0–100)5556 (highest)5554
Pricing power209636100 (highest)
Returns on capital91 (highest)24727
Balance-sheet safety7351100 (highest)47
Capital discipline35471364 (highest)
Margin of safety31% above value191% above value34% above value16% above value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$4.9B$4.4B$3.4B$5.3B
Moat tierShallow moatShallow moatShallow moatShallow moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2026FY2025FY2025
UFPI vs ELF vs AVNT vs MUR — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett