VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Alcon Inc. vs Rollins, 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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Rollins, Inc.

ROL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$29.4B
Gross margin (TTM)52.9%
Operating margin (TTM)19.5%
Net margin (TTM)14%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryPersonal Products & Services
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
70/ 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 70 / 100 for Rollins, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Alcon Inc. has 2 segments (56% in Surgical); Rollins, Inc. has 4 segments (45.3% in Residential Pest Control).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Alcon Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Rollins, Inc. has 8 across 4.

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%

Rollins, Inc.

Residential Pest Control

Market

Residential pest control services

Geography

Global (primarily United States)

Customer

Households

Role

Service provider

Revenue share

45.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Alcon Inc.
Rollins, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ALC - New York Stock Exchange
ROL - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$39.8B
$29.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
52.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
19.5%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
14%
Sector
Healthcare
Industrials
Industry
n/a
Personal Products & Services
HQ country
CH
US
Primary segment
Surgical
Residential Pest Control
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
70 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal, Financial
Last update
2026-01-10
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageBrand Trust

Alcon Inc. strengths

Suite BundlingProcurement InertiaCapex Knowhow Scale

Rollins, Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceData Workflow LockinFloat PrepaymentContractual Exclusivity

Segment mix

Alcon Inc. segments

Full profile >

Surgical

Oligopoly

56%

Vision Care

Oligopoly

44%

Rollins, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Residential Pest Control

Competitive

45.3%

Commercial Pest Control

Competitive

33.2%

Termite & Ancillary Services

Competitive

20.3%

Franchise & Other

Competitive

1.2%

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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.