VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Agilent Technologies, Inc. vs Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

A · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$42.1B
Gross margin (TTM)52.4%
Operating margin (TTM)21.3%
Net margin (TTM)18.8%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Diagnostics & Research
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-22
Moat score
65/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

FND · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)42.4%
Operating margin (TTM)6.1%
Net margin (TTM)4.7%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHome Improvement
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
55/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Agilent Technologies, Inc. leads (65 / 100 vs 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Agilent Technologies, Inc. has 3 segments (41.9% in Agilent CrossLab); Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Agilent Technologies, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 across 2.

Primary market context

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Agilent CrossLab

Market

Laboratory services, compliance/maintenance, consumables and lab informatics across the lab workflow

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (installed base labs across pharma, diagnostics, academia and applied markets)

Role

Aftermarket services + consumables + informatics

Revenue share

41.9%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Floor & Decor Retail

Market

U.S. retail hard-surface flooring and accessories

Geography

United States

Customer

Homeowners (DIY/BIY) and professional installers (Pros)

Role

Specialty retailer (warehouse-format stores + e-commerce)

Revenue share

95%

Side-by-side metrics

Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
A - New York Stock Exchange
FND - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$42.1B
$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.4%
42.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
21.3%
6.1%
Net margin (TTM)
18.8%
4.7%
Sector
Healthcare
Consumer
Industry
Medical - Diagnostics & Research
Home Improvement
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Agilent CrossLab
Floor & Decor Retail
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9%-11% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Weak
Moat score
65 / 100
55 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-22
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Agilent Technologies, Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkData Workflow Lockin

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostDistribution ControlScope EconomiesProcurement InertiaOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Agilent Technologies, Inc. segments

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Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets

Oligopoly

39.2%

Agilent CrossLab

Competitive

41.9%

Applied Markets

Oligopoly

18.9%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments

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Floor & Decor Retail

Competitive

95%

Spartan (Commercial surfaces)

Competitive

5%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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