VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
NO ADVICE
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Airbnb, Inc. vs United Rentals, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Airbnb, Inc.
ABNB · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
Dive deeper into Airbnb, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View ABNB analysisUnited Rentals, Inc.
URI · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
Dive deeper into United Rentals, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View URI analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Airbnb, Inc. leads (69 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for United Rentals, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace); United Rentals, Inc. has 2 segments (70.7% in General Rentals).
- Moat breadth: Airbnb, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; United Rentals, Inc. has 9 across 3.
Primary market context
Airbnb, Inc.
Airbnb Marketplace
Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences
Global
Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)
Marketplace / platform operator
100%
United Rentals, Inc.
General Rentals
Construction & industrial equipment rental (general line)
United States and Canada
Construction and industrial companies, manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners
Equipment rental provider / fleet operator
70.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Airbnb, Inc. strengths
United Rentals, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Airbnb, Inc. segments
Full profile >Airbnb Marketplace
Competitive
United Rentals, Inc. segments
Full profile >General Rentals
Competitive
Specialty
Competitive
Want the full wide moat stocks list?
Browse the full ranking of wide moat stocks, updated with moat scores and segment context.
View the moat stocks listCuration & 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).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.