VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

NO ADVICE

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Allegion Public Limited Company vs Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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

Allegion Public Limited Company

ALLE · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
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.

Full stock profile

Dive deeper into Allegion Public Limited Company's moat claims, evidence, and risks.

View ALLE analysis

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

ITW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
66/ 100

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

Full stock profile

Dive deeper into Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.

View ITW analysis

Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Illinois Tool Works Inc. leads (66 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Allegion Public Limited Company).
  • Segment focus: Allegion Public Limited Company has 2 segments (79.9% in Allegion Americas); Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 7 segments (20% in Automotive OEM).
  • Moat breadth: Allegion Public Limited Company has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

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%

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Automotive OEM

Market

Automotive OEM engineered components and fasteners

Geography

Global

Customer

Automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers

Role

Component supplier

Revenue share

20%

Side-by-side metrics

Allegion Public Limited Company
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ALLE - New York Stock Exchange
ITW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Allegion Americas
Automotive OEM
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
64 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-26
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationBrand TrustService Field Network

Allegion Public Limited Company strengths

Distribution ControlCompliance AdvantageData Workflow Lockin

Illinois Tool Works Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceInstalled Base ConsumablesSwitching Costs GeneralFormulation and application engineering know-howIP Choke Point

Segment mix

Allegion Public Limited Company segments

Full profile >

Allegion Americas

Competitive

79.9%

Allegion International

Competitive

20.1%

Illinois Tool Works Inc. segments

Full profile >

Automotive OEM

Competitive

20%

Food Equipment

Oligopoly

16.6%

Test & Measurement and Electronics

Oligopoly

17.7%

Welding

Oligopoly

11.6%

Polymers & Fluids

Competitive

11.1%

Construction Products

Competitive

12%

Specialty Products

Oligopoly

10.9%

Want the full wide moat stocks list?

Browse the full ranking of wide moat stocks, updated with moat scores and segment context.

View the moat stocks list

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.