VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

AutoZone, Inc. vs Texas Roadhouse, 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)$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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Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

TXRH · NASDAQ Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$11.6B
Gross margin (TTM)16.7%
Operating margin (TTM)8.9%
Net margin (TTM)7.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustryRestaurants
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
66/ 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: Texas Roadhouse, Inc. leads (66 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for AutoZone, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution); Texas Roadhouse, Inc. has 3 segments (93.8% in Texas Roadhouse).
  • Moat breadth: AutoZone, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Texas Roadhouse, Inc. has 4 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%

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

Texas Roadhouse

Market

Casual dining steakhouse restaurants

Geography

United States (plus international via franchise)

Customer

Consumers

Role

Restaurant operator & franchisor

Revenue share

93.8%

Side-by-side metrics

AutoZone, Inc.
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AZO - New York Stock Exchange
TXRH - NASDAQ Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
$54.7B
$11.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.2%
16.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.4%
8.9%
Net margin (TTM)
12.8%
7.5%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Auto - Parts
Restaurants
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Texas Roadhouse
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
59 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Operational ExcellenceBrand Trust

AutoZone, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlPhysical Network DensityService Field NetworkNegative Working Capital

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. strengths

Habit DefaultIP Choke Point

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%

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Texas Roadhouse

Competitive

93.8%

Bubba's 33

Competitive

5.6%

Other (Jaggers + retail initiatives)

Competitive

0.6%

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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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