VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
Stock Comparison
Alcon Inc. vs The Procter & Gamble Company
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Alcon Inc.
ALC · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
The Procter & Gamble Company
PG · 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
Dive deeper into The Procter & Gamble Company's moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View PG analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Procter & Gamble Company leads (79 / 100 vs 71 / 100 for Alcon Inc.).
- Segment focus: Alcon Inc. has 2 segments (56% in Surgical); The Procter & Gamble Company has 5 segments (35.1% in Fabric & Home Care).
- Moat breadth: Alcon Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; The Procter & Gamble Company has 4 across 2.
Primary market context
Alcon Inc.
Surgical
Ophthalmic surgical devices (implantables, consumables, equipment) and related service/training
Global
Ophthalmic surgeons, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, group purchasing organizations
Medical device OEM with direct service, clinical support, and training
56%
The Procter & Gamble Company
Fabric & Home Care
Branded fabric care and home care (laundry detergents/additives, dish care, surface/home cleaning, air care)
Global
Consumers via retail and e-commerce channels
Brand owner / manufacturer
35.1%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Alcon Inc. strengths
The Procter & Gamble Company strengths
Segment mix
Alcon Inc. segments
Full profile >Surgical
Oligopoly
Vision Care
Oligopoly
The Procter & Gamble Company segments
Full profile >Beauty
Oligopoly
Grooming
Quasi-Monopoly
Health Care
Oligopoly
Fabric & Home Care
Oligopoly
Baby, Feminine & Family Care
Oligopoly
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