VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV vs Pool 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

Market cap (USD)$105.4B
Gross margin (TTM)55.9%
Operating margin (TTM)25.9%
Net margin (TTM)11.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Alcoholic
CountryBE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
75/ 100

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

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Pool Corporation

POOL · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$8.8B
Gross margin (TTM)29.6%
Operating margin (TTM)11.1%
Net margin (TTM)7.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
56/ 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: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV leads (75 / 100 vs 56 / 100 for Pool Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 6 segments (28.6% in Middle Americas); Pool Corporation has 1 segment (100% in Wholesale distribution (pool, irrigation, outdoor living)).
  • Primary market structure: Duopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Pool Corporation has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Middle Americas

Market

Beer and malt-based beverages (plus growing no-alcohol and Beyond Beer)

Geography

Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean (AB InBev reporting segment)

Customer

Retailers and on-premise outlets

Role

Brewer / brand owner + route-to-market operator

Revenue share

28.6%

Pool Corporation

Wholesale distribution (pool, irrigation, outdoor living)

Market

Wholesale distribution of swimming pool, irrigation/landscape, and related outdoor living products

Geography

North America (majority), with operations in Europe and Australia

Customer

Pool builders/remodelers, pool service/repair professionals, specialty pool retailers, irrigation/landscape contractors, commercial pool operators

Role

Distributor / wholesaler

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Pool Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
ABI - Euronext Brussels
POOL - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$105.4B
$8.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
55.9%
29.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
25.9%
11.1%
Net margin (TTM)
11.5%
7.8%
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Beverages - Alcoholic
Industrial - Distribution
HQ country
BE
US
Primary segment
Middle Americas
Wholesale distribution (pool, irrigation, outdoor living)
Market structure
Duopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
75 / 100
56 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scale Economies Unit CostData Workflow Lockin

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlTwo Sided Network

Pool Corporation strengths

Physical Network DensityScope EconomiesProcurement Inertia

Segment mix

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV segments

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North America

Oligopoly

24.5%

Middle Americas

Duopoly

28.6%

South America

Oligopoly

20.8%

EMEA

Oligopoly

15.1%

Asia Pacific

Competitive

10.4%

Global Export & Holding Companies

Competitive

0.7%

Pool Corporation segments

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Wholesale distribution (pool, irrigation, outdoor living)

Competitive

100%

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Curation & Accuracy

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