VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
NO ADVICE
Friday, January 2, 2026
Stock Comparison
American Tower Corporation vs Norfolk Southern Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
American Tower Corporation
AMT · 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 American Tower Corporation's moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View AMT analysisNorfolk Southern Corporation
NSC · 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 Norfolk Southern Corporation's moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View NSC analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: American Tower Corporation leads (76 / 100 vs 70 / 100 for Norfolk Southern Corporation).
- Segment focus: American Tower Corporation has 3 segments; Norfolk Southern Corporation has 3 segments (62% in Merchandise).
- Moat breadth: American Tower Corporation has 6 moat types across 4 domains; Norfolk Southern Corporation has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
American Tower Corporation
U.S. & Canada Communications Sites
Wireless communications site leasing (macro towers, rooftops and DAS)
United States and Canada
Wireless carriers and other tenants (broadcast, data, government/municipal)
Independent owner/operator of communications real estate (towerco)
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Merchandise
Eastern U.S. freight rail transportation for industrial & consumer goods
United States (Southeast/East/Midwest; NS network + interchanges)
Manufacturers, producers, and distributors
Rail carrier
62%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
American Tower Corporation strengths
Norfolk Southern Corporation strengths
Segment mix
American Tower Corporation segments
Full profile >U.S. & Canada Communications Sites
Oligopoly
International Communications Sites
Oligopoly
Data Centers
Competitive
Norfolk Southern Corporation segments
Full profile >Merchandise
Oligopoly
Intermodal
Oligopoly
Coal
Oligopoly
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 listCuration & 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.