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.
| Measure | VLO | VVV | MPC | CVI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Score (0–100) | 38 | 65 (highest) | 37 | 33 |
| Pricing power | 0 | 63 (highest) | 7 | 0 |
| Returns on capital | 55 | 93 (highest) | 44 | 39 |
| Balance-sheet safety | 57 (highest) | 27 | 29 | 26 |
| Capital discipline | 49 | 64 | 80 (highest) | 80 (highest) |
| Margin of safety | 48% above value (highest margin of safety) | 56% above value | No price data | No price data |
| Market cap | $92.6B | $5.1B | — | — |
| Moat tier | No moat | Narrow moat | No moat | No moat |
| Filings as of | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 |