VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Stock Comparison
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. vs CSX Corporation
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.
Full stock profile
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View AJG analysisCSX Corporation
CSX · NASDAQ
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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View CSX analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: CSX Corporation leads (74 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.).
- Segment focus: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has 2 segments (86% in Brokerage); CSX Corporation has 5 segments (61.2% in Merchandise (Rail)).
- Moat breadth: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; CSX Corporation has 6 across 2.
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%
CSX Corporation
Merchandise (Rail)
Eastern U.S. rail freight transportation (merchandise carload)
Eastern United States (CSX network; interchange to other railroads)
Industrial, agricultural, automotive and consumer goods shippers; logistics providers
Common-carrier freight railroad (line-haul + switching/terminal)
61.2%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. strengths
CSX Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. segments
Full profile >Brokerage
Oligopoly
Risk Management
Competitive
CSX Corporation segments
Full profile >Merchandise (Rail)
Oligopoly
Intermodal (Rail)
Competitive
Coal (Rail)
Oligopoly
Trucking (Quality Carriers)
Competitive
Other Revenue (Rail/Ancillary)
Competitive
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