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★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV vs Vulcan Materials Company

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)$106.2B
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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Vulcan Materials Company

VMC · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$38.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorMaterials
IndustryConstruction Materials
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
73/ 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 73 / 100 for Vulcan Materials Company).
  • Segment focus: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 6 segments (28.6% in Middle Americas); Vulcan Materials Company has 3 segments (74.4% in Aggregates).
  • Primary market structure: Duopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Vulcan Materials Company 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%

Vulcan Materials Company

Aggregates

Market

Construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand & gravel)

Geography

United States (local/regional markets)

Customer

Construction contractors and public infrastructure agencies

Role

Upstream raw materials producer

Revenue share

74.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Vulcan Materials Company
Ticker / Exchange
ABI - Euronext Brussels
VMC - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$106.2B
$38.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
55.9%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
25.9%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
11.5%
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Materials
Industry
Beverages - Alcoholic
Construction Materials
HQ country
BE
US
Primary segment
Middle Americas
Aggregates
Market structure
Duopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
8%-11% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
75 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scale Economies Unit Cost

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlData Workflow LockinTwo Sided Network

Vulcan Materials Company strengths

Permits Rights Of WayGeographic NaturalPhysical Network DensitySupply Chain Control

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%

Vulcan Materials Company segments

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Aggregates

Oligopoly

74.4%

Asphalt

Competitive

16.8%

Concrete

Competitive

8.8%

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