VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Stock Comparison
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. vs AutoZone, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
AJG · 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 AJG analysisAutoZone, Inc.
AZO · 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 AZO analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. leads (69 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for AutoZone, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has 2 segments (86% in Brokerage); AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; AutoZone, Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Brokerage
Insurance and reinsurance brokerage and consulting
Global
Commercial, industrial, public sector, nonprofit and other organizations; underwriting enterprises for reinsurance placements
Intermediary / broker / advisor
86%
AutoZone, Inc.
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
U.S. automotive aftermarket replacement parts & accessories retail and commercial distribution
United States
DIY consumers; professional repair shops (DIFM)
Retailer and distributor
88%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. strengths
AutoZone, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. segments
Full profile >Brokerage
Oligopoly
Risk Management
Competitive
AutoZone, Inc. segments
Full profile >U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Competitive
International Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution (Mexico & Brazil)
Competitive
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