VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

AutoZone, Inc. vs VINCI SA

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

AutoZone, Inc.

AZO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$54.7B
Gross margin (TTM)52.2%
Operating margin (TTM)18.4%
Net margin (TTM)12.8%
SectorConsumer
IndustryAuto - Parts
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
59/ 100

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

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VINCI SA

DG · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$67.5B
Gross margin (TTM)16%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)6.5%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryEngineering & Construction
CountryFR
Data as of2026-01-03
Moat score
57/ 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: AutoZone, Inc. leads (59 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for VINCI SA).
  • Segment focus: AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution); VINCI SA has 7 segments (44.4% in VINCI Construction).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: AutoZone, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; VINCI SA has 7 across 2.

Primary market context

AutoZone, Inc.

U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Market

U.S. automotive aftermarket replacement parts & accessories retail and commercial distribution

Geography

United States

Customer

DIY consumers; professional repair shops (DIFM)

Role

Retailer and distributor

Revenue share

88%

VINCI SA

VINCI Construction

Market

Construction and civil engineering contracting (buildings, infrastructure and specialty networks)

Geography

Global

Customer

Public-sector project owners and private developers/industrial clients

Role

General contractor / civil engineering contractor

Revenue share

44.4%

Side-by-side metrics

AutoZone, Inc.
VINCI SA
Ticker / Exchange
AZO - New York Stock Exchange
DG - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$54.7B
$67.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.2%
16%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.4%
12.1%
Net margin (TTM)
12.8%
6.5%
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Auto - Parts
Engineering & Construction
HQ country
US
FR
Primary segment
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
VINCI Construction
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
59 / 100
57 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial
Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-03

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkOperational Excellence

AutoZone, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlPhysical Network DensityBrand TrustNegative Working Capital

VINCI SA strengths

Concession LicensePermits Rights Of WayCapex Knowhow ScaleCapacity MoatCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

AutoZone, Inc. segments

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U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Competitive

88%

International Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution (Mexico & Brazil)

Competitive

12%

VINCI SA segments

Full profile >

VINCI Autoroutes

Monopoly

9.2%

VINCI Airports

Oligopoly

6.3%

Other concessions (incl. VINCI Highways and PPP assets)

Competitive

0.8%

VINCI Energies

Competitive

28.4%

Cobra IS

Competitive

9.9%

VINCI Construction

Competitive

44.4%

VINCI Immobilier

Competitive

1.6%

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