VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Accenture plc vs James Hardie Industries plc
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Accenture plc
ACN · 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 ACN analysisJames Hardie Industries plc
JHX · ASX
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View JHX analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: James Hardie Industries plc leads (74 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Accenture plc).
- Segment focus: Accenture plc has 2 segments (50.4% in Consulting); James Hardie Industries plc has 4 segments (64.2% in Siding & Trim).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: n/a vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Accenture plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; James Hardie Industries plc has 5 across 2.
Primary market context
Accenture plc
Consulting
Enterprise consulting (strategy, management, technology consulting and technology integration consulting)
Global
Enterprises and public sector organizations
Advisor and systems integrator / implementation partner
50.4%
James Hardie Industries plc
Siding & Trim
North American fiber cement exterior siding & trim (plus related exterior products)
North America (primarily U.S. and Canada)
Homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, dealers/distributors, and retailers
Manufacturer / branded building-products supplier
64.2%
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Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Accenture plc strengths
James Hardie Industries plc strengths
Segment mix
Accenture plc segments
Full profile >Consulting
Competitive
Managed Services
Oligopoly
James Hardie Industries plc segments
Full profile >Siding & Trim
Quasi-Monopoly
Deck, Rail & Accessories
Oligopoly
Australia & New Zealand
Oligopoly
Europe
Competitive
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