VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Ambev S.A. vs AutoZone, Inc.

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

Ambev S.A.

ABEV3 · B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao

Market cap (USD)$38B
SectorConsumer
CountryBR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
82/ 100

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

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AutoZone, Inc.

AZO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$56.3B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
59/ 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: Ambev S.A. leads (82 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for AutoZone, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Ambev S.A. has 5 segments (45% in Brazil - Beer); AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Ambev S.A. has 3 moat types across 3 domains; AutoZone, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Ambev S.A.

Brazil - Beer

Market

Beer production and distribution

Geography

Brazil

Customer

On-trade and off-trade retailers; distributors

Role

Producer & distributor

Revenue share

45%

AutoZone, Inc.

U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Market

U.S. automotive aftermarket replacement parts & accessories retail and commercial distribution

Geography

United States

Customer

DIY consumers; professional repair shops (DIFM)

Role

Retailer and distributor

Revenue share

88%

Side-by-side metrics

Ambev S.A.
AutoZone, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ABEV3 - B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao
AZO - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$38B
$56.3B
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
HQ country
BR
US
Primary segment
Brazil - Beer
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
55%-65% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
82 / 100
59 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Financial
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Ambev S.A. strengths

Contractual Exclusivity

AutoZone, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityService Field NetworkOperational ExcellenceNegative Working Capital

Segment mix

Ambev S.A. segments

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Brazil - Beer

Oligopoly

45%

Brazil - Non-alcoholic beverages

Oligopoly

9.4%

Central America and the Caribbean

Oligopoly

12.3%

Latin America South

Oligopoly

22.2%

Canada

Oligopoly

11.2%

AutoZone, Inc. segments

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U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Competitive

88%

International Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution (Mexico & Brazil)

Competitive

12%

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