VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

AutoZone, Inc. vs Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

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)$57.2B
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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Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

FND · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)42.4%
Operating margin (TTM)6.1%
Net margin (TTM)4.7%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHome Improvement
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
55/ 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 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution); Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: AutoZone, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 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%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Floor & Decor Retail

Market

U.S. retail hard-surface flooring and accessories

Geography

United States

Customer

Homeowners (DIY/BIY) and professional installers (Pros)

Role

Specialty retailer (warehouse-format stores + e-commerce)

Revenue share

95%

Side-by-side metrics

AutoZone, Inc.
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AZO - New York Stock Exchange
FND - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$57.2B
$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.2%
42.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.4%
6.1%
Net margin (TTM)
12.8%
4.7%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Auto - Parts
Home Improvement
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Floor & Decor Retail
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9%-11% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
59 / 100
55 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlOperational ExcellenceBrand Trust

AutoZone, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityService Field NetworkNegative Working Capital

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostScope EconomiesProcurement Inertia

Segment mix

AutoZone, Inc. segments

Full profile >

U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Competitive

88%

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

Competitive

12%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Floor & Decor Retail

Competitive

95%

Spartan (Commercial surfaces)

Competitive

5%

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Curation & Accuracy

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