VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Stock Comparison
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV vs Costco Wholesale Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
ABI · Euronext Brussels
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ABI analysisCostco Wholesale Corporation
COST · Nasdaq Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View COST analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Costco Wholesale Corporation leads (80 / 100 vs 75 / 100 for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV).
- Segment focus: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 6 segments (28.6% in Middle Americas); Costco Wholesale Corporation has 2 segments (98.1% in Warehouse club retail).
- Primary market structure: Duopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Costco Wholesale Corporation has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Middle Americas
Beer and malt-based beverages (plus growing no-alcohol and Beyond Beer)
Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean (AB InBev reporting segment)
Retailers and on-premise outlets
Brewer / brand owner + route-to-market operator
28.6%
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Warehouse club retail
Membership warehouse club retail (warehouse clubs, ancillary services, and e-commerce)
Global
Households and small businesses
Retailer (membership club)
98.1%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV strengths
Costco Wholesale Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV segments
Full profile >North America
Oligopoly
Middle Americas
Duopoly
South America
Oligopoly
EMEA
Oligopoly
Asia Pacific
Competitive
Global Export & Holding Companies
Competitive
Costco Wholesale Corporation segments
Full profile >Warehouse club retail
Oligopoly
Membership fees (subscription)
Oligopoly
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