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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WVVI · Consumer Staples · No moat

35/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MDLZ · Consumer Staples · No moat

38/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

HRL · Consumer Staples · No moat

36/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

SDSYA · Consumer Staples · No moat

35/ 100
No moat

Doesn't clear the bar

MeasureWVVIMDLZHRLSDSYA
Moat Score (0–100)3538 (highest)3635
Pricing power99 (highest)60240
Returns on capital085881 (highest)
Balance-sheet safety01242 (highest)2
Capital discipline2675 (highest)1751
Margin of safety9% below value58% above value56% above value31% below value (highest margin of safety)
Market cap$13.7M$78.2B$14.0B$214.4M
Moat tierNo moatNo moatNo moatNo moat
Filings as ofFY2025FY2025FY2025FY2025
WVVI vs MDLZ vs HRL vs SDSYA — Moat Score Comparison · Buy Like Buffett