VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Accenture plc vs ResMed Inc.

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

Accenture plc

ACN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$164.5B
Gross margin (TTM)31.9%
Operating margin (TTM)14.8%
Net margin (TTM)10.8%
SectorTechnology
IndustryInformation Technology Services
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
66/ 100

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

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ResMed Inc.

RMD · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$36B
Gross margin (TTM)60.1%
Operating margin (TTM)33.2%
Net margin (TTM)27.4%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
76/ 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: ResMed Inc. leads (76 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Accenture plc).
  • Segment focus: Accenture plc has 2 segments (50.4% in Consulting); ResMed Inc. has 2 segments (87.5% in Sleep and Breathing Health).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: n/a vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Accenture plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; ResMed Inc. has 7 across 2.

Primary market context

Accenture plc

Consulting

Market

Enterprise consulting (strategy, management, technology consulting and technology integration consulting)

Geography

Global

Customer

Enterprises and public sector organizations

Role

Advisor and systems integrator / implementation partner

Revenue share

50.4%

ResMed Inc.

Sleep and Breathing Health

Market

Sleep apnea and respiratory care devices and related consumables (PAP, masks, ventilation) plus connected monitoring services

Geography

Global

Customer

DME/HME providers, sleep clinics, hospitals, patients

Role

Medical device OEM + connected care software/data services

Revenue share

87.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Accenture plc
ResMed Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ACN - New York Stock Exchange
RMD - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$164.5B
$36B
Gross margin (TTM)
31.9%
60.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.8%
33.2%
Net margin (TTM)
10.8%
27.4%
Sector
Technology
Healthcare
Industry
Information Technology Services
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Consulting
Sleep and Breathing Health
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
58%-66% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
n/a
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
76 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustLong Term Contracts

Accenture plc strengths

Procurement InertiaSuite BundlingService Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralEcosystem Complements

ResMed Inc. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesData Workflow LockinCompliance AdvantageIP Choke PointTraining Org Change Costs

Segment mix

Accenture plc segments

Full profile >

Consulting

Competitive

50.4%

Managed Services

Oligopoly

49.6%

ResMed Inc. segments

Full profile >

Sleep and Breathing Health

Oligopoly

87.5%

Residential Care Software

Competitive

12.5%

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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).

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.