VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
Allegion Public Limited Company vs Watsco, 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
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ALLE analysisWatsco, Inc.
WSO · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View WSO analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Watsco, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Allegion Public Limited Company).
- Segment focus: Allegion Public Limited Company has 2 segments (79.9% in Allegion Americas); Watsco, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in HVAC/R Distribution).
- Moat breadth: Allegion Public Limited Company has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Watsco, Inc. has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Allegion Public Limited Company
Allegion Americas
Security products, access solutions, and related services (mechanical + electronic) in North America
North America
Commercial, institutional, and residential facilities; channel partners (distributors, installers, retailers)
Manufacturer/brand owner; sells via distribution/retail; provides services and some SaaS
79.9%
Watsco, Inc.
HVAC/R Distribution
HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies distribution
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico; export to Latin America/Caribbean)
Licensed HVAC and refrigeration contractors (residential & commercial)
Wholesale distributor
100%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Allegion Public Limited Company strengths
Watsco, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Allegion Public Limited Company segments
Full profile >Allegion Americas
Competitive
Allegion International
Competitive
Watsco, Inc. segments
Full profile >HVAC/R Distribution
Competitive
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