VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

American Water Works Company, Inc. vs Straumann Holding AG

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

American Water Works Company, Inc.

AWK · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$25B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorUtilities
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-09
Moat score
79/ 100

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

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Straumann Holding AG

STMN · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorHealthcare
Industry
CountryCH
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
68/ 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: American Water Works Company, Inc. leads (79 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for Straumann Holding AG).
  • Segment focus: American Water Works Company, Inc. has 2 segments (91.7% in Regulated Businesses); Straumann Holding AG has 3 segments.
  • Primary market structure: Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: American Water Works Company, Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Straumann Holding AG has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

American Water Works Company, Inc.

Regulated Businesses

Market

Regulated water and wastewater utility service in certificated/franchised territories

Geography

United States (14-state footprint)

Customer

Residential, commercial, industrial, public authority, fire service, and sale-for-resale customers

Role

Regulated utility owner/operator (water & wastewater)

Revenue share

91.7%

Straumann Holding AG

Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)

Market

Dental implantology (tooth replacement and restoration solutions)

Geography

Global

Customer

Dental professionals (implantologists, oral surgeons, general dentists) and dental labs; DSOs

Role

Medical device OEM + branded implant system provider

Side-by-side metrics

American Water Works Company, Inc.
Straumann Holding AG
Ticker / Exchange
AWK - New York Stock Exchange
STMN - SIX Swiss Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$25B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Utilities
Healthcare
Industry
n/a
n/a
HQ country
US
CH
Primary segment
Regulated Businesses
Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)
Market structure
Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
34%-36% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
79 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Network
Last update
2026-01-09
2026-01-10

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scale Economies Unit Cost

American Water Works Company, Inc. strengths

Concession LicensePhysical Network DensityPermits Rights Of WayCompliance AdvantageLong Term ContractsGovernment Contracting RelationshipsOperational Excellence

Straumann Holding AG strengths

Brand TrustTraining Org Change CostsService Field NetworkData Workflow LockinInteroperability HubEcosystem Complements

Segment mix

American Water Works Company, Inc. segments

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Regulated Businesses

Monopoly

91.7%

Military and Contract Water Services (Other)

Duopoly

8.3%

Straumann Holding AG segments

Full profile >

Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)

Oligopoly

n/a

Orthodontics (Clear Aligner Solutions)

Oligopoly

n/a

Digital Dentistry & Prosthetics Workflow

Competitive

n/a

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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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