VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Alcon Inc. vs Allegion Public Limited Company

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

Alcon Inc.

ALC · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$39.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorHealthcare
Industry
CountryCH
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
71/ 100

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

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Allegion Public Limited Company

ALLE · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$14B
Gross margin (TTM)45.1%
Operating margin (TTM)21%
Net margin (TTM)16.1%
SectorIndustrials
IndustrySecurity & Protection Services
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
64/ 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: Alcon Inc. leads (71 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Allegion Public Limited Company).
  • Segment focus: Alcon Inc. has 2 segments (56% in Surgical); Allegion Public Limited Company has 2 segments (79.9% in Allegion Americas).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Alcon Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Allegion Public Limited Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Alcon Inc.

Surgical

Market

Ophthalmic surgical devices (implantables, consumables, equipment) and related service/training

Geography

Global

Customer

Ophthalmic surgeons, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, group purchasing organizations

Role

Medical device OEM with direct service, clinical support, and training

Revenue share

56%

Allegion Public Limited Company

Allegion Americas

Market

Security products, access solutions, and related services (mechanical + electronic) in North America

Geography

North America

Customer

Commercial, institutional, and residential facilities; channel partners (distributors, installers, retailers)

Role

Manufacturer/brand owner; sells via distribution/retail; provides services and some SaaS

Revenue share

79.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Alcon Inc.
Allegion Public Limited Company
Ticker / Exchange
ALC - New York Stock Exchange
ALLE - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$39.8B
$14B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
45.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
21%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
16.1%
Sector
Healthcare
Industrials
Industry
n/a
Security & Protection Services
HQ country
CH
IE
Primary segment
Surgical
Allegion Americas
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
40%-46% (implied)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
71 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-10
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageBrand Trust

Alcon Inc. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesSuite BundlingProcurement InertiaCapex Knowhow Scale

Allegion Public Limited Company strengths

Design In QualificationDistribution ControlData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Alcon Inc. segments

Full profile >

Surgical

Oligopoly

56%

Vision Care

Oligopoly

44%

Allegion Public Limited Company segments

Full profile >

Allegion Americas

Competitive

79.9%

Allegion International

Competitive

20.1%

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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.