VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Airbnb, Inc. vs Watsco, Inc.

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

Airbnb, Inc.

ABNB · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$84B
Gross margin (TTM)83%
Operating margin (TTM)22.7%
Net margin (TTM)22%
SectorConsumer
IndustryTravel Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
69/ 100

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

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Watsco, Inc.

WSO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$14.4B
Gross margin (TTM)28.3%
Operating margin (TTM)10.2%
Net margin (TTM)7.4%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
72/ 100

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

Full stock profile

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Watsco, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Airbnb, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace); Watsco, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in HVAC/R Distribution).
  • Moat breadth: Airbnb, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Watsco, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Airbnb, Inc.

Airbnb Marketplace

Market

Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences

Geography

Global

Customer

Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)

Role

Marketplace / platform operator

Revenue share

100%

Watsco, Inc.

HVAC/R Distribution

Market

HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies distribution

Geography

North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico; export to Latin America/Caribbean)

Customer

Licensed HVAC and refrigeration contractors (residential & commercial)

Role

Wholesale distributor

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Airbnb, Inc.
Watsco, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ABNB - NASDAQ
WSO - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$84B
$14.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
83%
28.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.7%
10.2%
Net margin (TTM)
22%
7.4%
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Travel Services
Industrial - Distribution
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Airbnb Marketplace
HVAC/R Distribution
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9%-12% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
69 / 100
72 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Financial
Supply, Legal, Demand
Last update
2025-12-25
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Airbnb, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkReputation ReviewsBrand TrustFloat Prepayment

Watsco, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityContractual ExclusivityScale Economies Unit CostData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Airbnb, Inc. segments

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Airbnb Marketplace

Competitive

100%

Watsco, Inc. segments

Full profile >

HVAC/R Distribution

Competitive

100%

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Curation & 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).

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