VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

Alcon Inc. vs Honeywell International Inc.

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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Honeywell International Inc.

HON · The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Market cap (USD)$131.7B
Gross margin (TTM)37.1%
Operating margin (TTM)19.3%
Net margin (TTM)15.1%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConglomerates
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
58/ 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 58 / 100 for Honeywell International Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Alcon Inc. has 2 segments (56% in Surgical); Honeywell International Inc. has 4 segments (40.2% in Aerospace Technologies).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Alcon Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Honeywell International Inc. has 9 across 2.

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%

Honeywell International Inc.

Aerospace Technologies

Market

Aerospace systems, avionics, propulsion & aftermarket MRO services

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/operators, defense & space contractors

Role

Tier-1 supplier + aftermarket service provider

Revenue share

40.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Alcon Inc.
Honeywell International Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ALC - New York Stock Exchange
HON - The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Market cap (USD)
$39.8B
$131.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
37.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
19.3%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
15.1%
Sector
Healthcare
Industrials
Industry
n/a
Conglomerates
HQ country
CH
US
Primary segment
Surgical
Aerospace Technologies
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
40%-46% (implied)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
71 / 100
58 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Legal
Last update
2026-01-10
2026-01-02

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Installed Base ConsumablesSuite BundlingBrand Trust

Alcon Inc. strengths

Service Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageProcurement InertiaCapex Knowhow Scale

Honeywell International Inc. strengths

Regulated Standards PipeData Workflow LockinSwitching Costs GeneralIP Choke PointDesign In QualificationLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Alcon Inc. segments

Full profile >

Surgical

Oligopoly

56%

Vision Care

Oligopoly

44%

Honeywell International Inc. segments

Full profile >

Aerospace Technologies

Oligopoly

40.2%

Industrial Automation

Competitive

26.1%

Building Automation

Oligopoly

17%

Energy and Sustainability Solutions

Oligopoly

16.7%

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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.