VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

AutoZone, Inc. vs Greggs plc

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)$62.3B
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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Greggs plc

GRG · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$1.6B
Gross margin (TTM)61.4%
Operating margin (TTM)9.6%
Net margin (TTM)7%
SectorConsumer
IndustryGrocery Stores
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-31
Moat score
64/ 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: Greggs plc leads (64 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for AutoZone, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution); Greggs plc has 2 segments (88.4% in Retail company-managed shops).
  • Moat breadth: AutoZone, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Greggs plc has 5 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%

Greggs plc

Retail company-managed shops

Market

UK food-to-go retail (bakery/QSR) sold through company-operated shops and delivery

Geography

United Kingdom

Customer

Consumers (end customers)

Role

Retailer and vertically integrated manufacturer-distributor

Revenue share

88.4%

Side-by-side metrics

AutoZone, Inc.
Greggs plc
Ticker / Exchange
AZO - New York Stock Exchange
GRG - London Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$62.3B
$1.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.2%
61.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.4%
9.6%
Net margin (TTM)
12.8%
7%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Auto - Parts
Grocery Stores
HQ country
US
GB
Primary segment
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Retail company-managed shops
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
59 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Physical Network DensityBrand Trust

AutoZone, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlService Field NetworkOperational ExcellenceNegative Working Capital

Greggs plc strengths

Supply Chain ControlHabit DefaultLong Term Contracts

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%

Greggs plc segments

Full profile >

Retail company-managed shops

Competitive

88.4%

Business-to-business (franchise & wholesale)

Competitive

11.6%

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