VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
AutoZone, Inc. vs Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
AutoZone, Inc.
AZO · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View AZO analysisHermes International Societe en commandite par actions
RMS · Euronext Paris
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View RMS analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions leads (79 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for AutoZone, Inc.).
- Segment focus: AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution); Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions has 7 segments (42.6% in Leather Goods and Saddlery).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: AutoZone, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions has 5 across 2.
Primary market context
AutoZone, Inc.
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
U.S. automotive aftermarket replacement parts & accessories retail and commercial distribution
United States
DIY consumers; professional repair shops (DIFM)
Retailer and distributor
88%
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions
Leather Goods and Saddlery
Ultra-premium leather goods and luxury handbags
Global
Affluent consumers
Brand owner, artisan manufacturer, direct retailer
42.6%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
AutoZone, Inc. strengths
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions strengths
Segment mix
AutoZone, Inc. segments
Full profile >U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Competitive
International Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution (Mexico & Brazil)
Competitive
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions segments
Full profile >Leather Goods and Saddlery
Oligopoly
Ready-to-wear and Accessories
Competitive
Silk and Textiles
Competitive
Other Hermes sectors (Jewelry, Home, etc.)
Competitive
Perfume and Beauty
Competitive
Watches
Competitive
Other products (Third-party production)
Competitive
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