VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

WIDE MOAT STOCKS & DURABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

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Wide Moat Stocks Ranking

Public companies with durable competitive advantages, ranked and organized by moat type.

This list highlights wide moat stocks and companies with durable competitive advantages. We categorize moats into network effects, switching costs, regulated rails, data lock-in, and physical network density. These advantages are often called economic moats in fundamental analysis.

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Showing 1-30 of 390 companies

TickerVRSN
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
CountryUS
Market Cap$27.9B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Naming Services (.com and .net registry)100%MonopolyStrong
Moat score
100/ 100
TickerV
SectorFinancials
IndustryFinancial - Credit Services
CountryUS
Market Cap$625.3B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Payment Services100%OligopolyStrong
Moat score
99/ 100
TickerNVDA
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
CountryUS
Market Cap$5.2T
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Compute & Networking91.3%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Graphics8.7%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
Moat score
98/ 100
TickerVRTX
SectorHealthcare
IndustryBiotechnology
CountryUS
Market Cap$110.9B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Cystic Fibrosis CFTR Modulators97.6%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Hemoglobinopathies Gene Therapy (CASGEVY)1.4%OligopolyStrong
Acute Pain (JOURNAVX)1%CompetitiveModerate
Moat score
98/ 100
TickerCNR
SectorIndustrials
IndustryRailroads
CountryCA
Market Cap$71.1B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Rail freight transportation network97.4%DuopolyModerate
Non-rail logistics and ancillary services2.6%CompetitiveWeak
Moat score
98/ 100
TickerAUTO
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryInternet Content & Information
CountryGB
Market Cap$4.8B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)93.8%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Autorama (vehicle leasing marketplace)6.3%CompetitiveWeak
Moat score
97/ 100
Ticker4661
SectorConsumer
IndustryLeisure
CountryJP
Market Cap$22.2B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Theme Park Segment80.7%DuopolyStrong
Hotel Business Segment16.9%OligopolyModerate
Other Business Segment2.4%CompetitiveModerate
Moat score
95/ 100
Ticker0388.HK
SectorFinancials
IndustryFinancial - Data & Stock Exchanges
CountryHK
Market Cap$65.4B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Cash Markets60.6%MonopolyModerate
Equity and Financial Derivatives17.5%MonopolyModerate
Commodities (LME and related)12.2%OligopolyModerate
Data and Connectivity9.5%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Moat score
94/ 100
TickerEVO
SectorConsumer
IndustryGambling, Resorts & Casinos
CountrySE
Market Cap$14.9B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Live Casino85.8%OligopolyStrong
RNG / Slots & Digital Casino Games14.2%CompetitiveModerate
Moat score
93/ 100
TickerENB
SectorEnergy
IndustryOil & Gas Midstream
CountryCA
Market Cap$124.2B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Liquids Pipelines72%OligopolyModerate
Gas Distribution and Storage16.7%MonopolyModerate
Gas Transmission and Midstream10.4%OligopolyModerate
Renewable Power Generation0.9%CompetitiveWeak
Moat score
93/ 100
TickerICE
SectorFinancials
IndustryFinancial - Data & Stock Exchanges
CountryUS
Market Cap$85.5B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Exchange transaction and clearing46.2%OligopolyStrong
Fixed Income and Data Services22.1%OligopolyModerate
Mortgage Technology18.1%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
Exchange data, connectivity and listings13.6%OligopolyStrong
Moat score
91/ 100
TickerAAPL
SectorTechnology
IndustryConsumer Electronics
CountryUS
Market Cap$4.5T
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
iPhone55.8%OligopolyStrong
Services23.9%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Wearables, Home and Accessories7.6%OligopolyModerate
Mac6.6%OligopolyModerate
iPad6.1%OligopolyModerate
Moat score
91/ 100
TickerTCL
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Infrastructure Operations
CountryAU
Market Cap$32.4B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Sydney toll roads48.8%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
Melbourne toll roads26.7%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
Brisbane toll roads16.2%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
North America managed lanes and concessions8.3%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Moat score
91/ 100
TickerREA
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryInternet Content & Information
CountryAU
Market Cap$14.2B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Australia - Property & Online Advertising88.9%DuopolyStrong
Australia - Financial Services6.3%CompetitiveWeak
India - Online Property Classifieds4.2%OligopolyWeak
Moat score
91/ 100
TickerBR
SectorIndustrials
IndustryInformation Technology Services
CountryUS
Market Cap$17.1B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Investor Communication Solutions72.8%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
Global Technology and Operations27.2%OligopolyModerate
Moat score
91/ 100
TickerAIR
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAerospace & Defense
CountryNL
Market Cap$157.7B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Commercial Aircraft70.1%DuopolyModerate
Defence and Space17.9%OligopolyWeak
Helicopters12%OligopolyModerate
Moat score
91/ 100
Ticker6268
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountryJP
Market Cap$4.2B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Accessibility Solutions Business36%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
Transport Solutions Business32.6%OligopolyModerate
Component Solutions Business25.8%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Manufacturing Solutions Business5.7%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
Moat score
90/ 100
TickerMETA
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryInternet Content & Information
CountryUS
Market Cap$1.5T
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Family of Apps (FoA)98.9%OligopolyModerate
Reality Labs (RL)1.1%Quasi-MonopolyWeak
Moat score
89/ 100
TickerRMV
SectorReal Estate
IndustryInternet Content & Information
CountryGB
Market Cap$4.3B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Agency71.7%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
New Homes17.7%OligopolyModerate
Other10.6%CompetitiveModerate
Moat score
88/ 100
TickerGAW
SectorConsumer
IndustryLeisure
CountryGB
Market Cap$9.2B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)95.2%OligopolyStrong
Licensing (Warhammer IP)4.8%MonopolyModerate
Moat score
87/ 100
TickerMO
SectorConsumer
IndustryTobacco
CountryUS
Market Cap$120.9B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Smokeable Products87.7%OligopolyStrong
Oral Tobacco Products12.3%OligopolyStrong
E-Vapor and New Products (NJOY, Horizon, R&D)0%CompetitiveWeak
Moat score
87/ 100
TickerAMZN
SectorConsumer
IndustrySpecialty Retail
CountryUS
Market Cap$2.8T
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Amazon Stores (Retail, Marketplace, Prime Subscriptions)68.9%OligopolyModerate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)20.7%OligopolyModerate
Advertising Services (Amazon Ads / Retail Media)9.5%OligopolyStrong
Other (healthcare, content licensing/distribution, shipping services, co-branded credit card agreements, etc.)0.9%CompetitiveWeak
Moat score
87/ 100
TickerGOOGL
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryInternet Content & Information
CountryUS
Market Cap$4.7T
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Google Search & other (Advertising)55.7%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Google Cloud14.6%OligopolyModerate
Google Subscriptions, Platforms & Devices11.9%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
YouTube (Advertising)10%OligopolyModerate
Google Network (Advertising)7.4%CompetitiveWeak
Other Bets0.4%CompetitiveNone
Moat score
86/ 100
TickerSNPS
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
CountryUS
Market Cap$102.4B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Design Automation83.1%OligopolyModerate
Design IP16.9%OligopolyModerate
Moat score
86/ 100
TickerWST
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryUS
Market Cap$22.3B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Proprietary Products82.2%Quasi-MonopolyModerate
West Vantage17.8%CompetitiveWeak
Moat score
86/ 100
Ticker8035
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
CountryJP
Market Cap$150.5B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Coater/Developer (Lithography Track) Systems—Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Wafer Fab Process Tools (Etch/Cleaning/Deposition/Thermal/Bonding/Probing)—OligopolyModerate
Field Solutions (Spare Parts, Repairs, Upgrades, On-site Service, Used Tools)—Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Moat score
86/ 100
TickerFTNT
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
CountryUS
Market Cap$98.1B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Subscriptions & Support Services67.4%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Secure Networking Products32.6%OligopolyModerate
Moat score
85/ 100
TickerLYV
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryEntertainment
CountryUS
Market Cap$39.6B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Concerts82.2%OligopolyModerate
Ticketing12.9%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Sponsorship & Advertising5.2%CompetitiveModerate
Moat score
84/ 100
TickerSHW
SectorMaterials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
CountryUS
Market Cap$76.7B
SegmentRev shareStructurePricingStrengthDurability
Paint Stores Group57.7%Quasi-MonopolyStrong
Performance Coatings Group28.8%OligopolyModerate
Consumer Brands Group13.4%OligopolyModerate
Moat score
84/ 100
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Wide Moat Atlas

Tracked companies
390

10 sectors represented

Mean moat score
71

63 score 80 or higher

Most common moat
Brand Trust

215 companies tagged

Median gross margin
50.4%

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