VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Aon plc vs CDW Corporation

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

Aon plc

AON · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$75.9B
Gross margin (TTM)43.7%
Operating margin (TTM)24.8%
Net margin (TTM)16%
SectorFinancials
IndustryInsurance - Brokers
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-31
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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CDW Corporation

CDW · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$17.4B
Gross margin (TTM)21.6%
Operating margin (TTM)7.4%
Net margin (TTM)4.8%
SectorTechnology
IndustryInformation Technology Services
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
52/ 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: Aon plc leads (70 / 100 vs 52 / 100 for CDW Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Aon plc has 2 segments (67% in Risk Capital); CDW Corporation has 4 segments (42.1% in Corporate).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Aon plc has 6 moat types across 3 domains; CDW Corporation has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Aon plc

Risk Capital

Market

Large-account commercial insurance & reinsurance brokerage and risk advisory

Geography

Global

Customer

Enterprises, insurers, reinsurers

Role

Intermediary/advisor

Revenue share

67%

CDW Corporation

Corporate

Market

IT solutions provider / value-added reseller (VAR) + services for U.S. private-sector businesses (250+ employees)

Geography

United States

Customer

Private-sector enterprises (mid-market and large)

Role

Value-added reseller / systems integrator

Revenue share

42.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Aon plc
CDW Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
AON - New York Stock Exchange
CDW - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$75.9B
$17.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
43.7%
21.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
24.8%
7.4%
Net margin (TTM)
16%
4.8%
Sector
Financials
Technology
Industry
Insurance - Brokers
Information Technology Services
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Risk Capital
Corporate
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
70 / 100
52 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field Network

Aon plc strengths

Data Workflow LockinSwitching Costs GeneralBrand TrustCompliance AdvantageScale Economies Unit Cost

CDW Corporation strengths

Scope EconomiesPreferential Input AccessProcurement InertiaOperational ExcellenceGovernment Contracting Relationships

Segment mix

Aon plc segments

Full profile >

Risk Capital

Oligopoly

67%

Human Capital

Oligopoly

33.2%

CDW Corporation segments

Full profile >

Corporate

Competitive

42.1%

Small Business

Competitive

7.3%

Public

Competitive

38.8%

Other (UK & Canada)

Competitive

11.8%

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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).

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