VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Abbott Laboratories vs The Clorox Company
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Abbott Laboratories
ABT · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ABT analysisThe Clorox Company
CLX · New York Stock Exchange
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View CLX analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Abbott Laboratories leads (64 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for The Clorox Company).
- Segment focus: Abbott Laboratories has 7 segments (26.7% in Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices); The Clorox Company has 9 segments (33% in Cleaning (U.S.)).
- Moat breadth: Abbott Laboratories has 10 moat types across 3 domains; The Clorox Company has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Abbott Laboratories
Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices
Cardiovascular, electrophysiology, rhythm management, structural heart and heart failure devices
Global
Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiologists/electrophysiologists
Implantable device manufacturer
26.7%
The Clorox Company
Cleaning (U.S.)
U.S. household cleaning & disinfecting products
United States
Consumers
Brand owner / manufacturer
33%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Abbott Laboratories strengths
The Clorox Company strengths
No unique moat types yet.
Segment mix
Abbott Laboratories segments
Full profile >Established Pharmaceutical Products
Competitive
Diagnostic Products
Oligopoly
Pediatric Nutrition
Oligopoly
Adult Nutrition
Oligopoly
Diabetes Care (CGM & glucose monitoring)
Duopoly
Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices
Oligopoly
Neuromodulation Devices
Oligopoly
The Clorox Company segments
Full profile >Cleaning (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Professional Products (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Bags and Wraps (U.S.)
Duopoly
Cat Litter (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Grilling (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Food (U.S.)
Competitive
Water Filtration (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Natural Personal Care (U.S.)
Competitive
International (Ex-U.S.)
Competitive
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