VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

AutoZone, Inc. vs RTX Corporation

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)$55.7B
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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RTX Corporation

RTX · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorIndustrials
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
69/ 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: RTX Corporation leads (69 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for AutoZone, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution); RTX Corporation has 3 segments (34.8% in Pratt & Whitney).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: AutoZone, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; RTX Corporation has 8 across 3.

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%

RTX Corporation

Pratt & Whitney

Market

Aircraft engines & aftermarket services (commercial and military)

Geography

Global

Customer

Airframers, airlines, governments

Role

Engine OEM + MRO

Revenue share

34.8%

Side-by-side metrics

AutoZone, Inc.
RTX Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
AZO - New York Stock Exchange
RTX - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$55.7B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
52.2%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
18.4%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
12.8%
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Auto - Parts
n/a
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Pratt & Whitney
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
59 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial
Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-02

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field Network

AutoZone, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlPhysical Network DensityOperational ExcellenceBrand TrustNegative Working Capital

RTX Corporation strengths

Design In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesRegulated Standards PipeCapex Knowhow ScaleGovernment Contracting RelationshipsLong Term ContractsCompliance Advantage

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%

RTX Corporation segments

Full profile >

Collins Aerospace

Oligopoly

32.1%

Pratt & Whitney

Oligopoly

34.8%

Raytheon

Oligopoly

32.9%

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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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