VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

The Boeing Company vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

The Boeing Company

BA · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
61/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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The Sherwin-Williams Company

SHW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$80.4B
SectorMaterials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 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: The Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 61 / 100 for The Boeing Company).
  • Segment focus: The Boeing Company has 3 segments (35.8% in Defense, Space & Security (BDS)); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: The Boeing Company has 9 moat types across 3 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

The Boeing Company

Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

Market

Defense aerospace & space prime contracting (air, space, and mission systems)

Geography

Primarily U.S., with international programs

Customer

U.S. and allied governments; defense agencies

Role

Prime contractor / systems integrator

Revenue share

35.8%

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Paint Stores Group

Market

Company-operated paint & coatings retail (architectural + related products)

Geography

United States, Canada, Caribbean

Customer

Professional contractors and DIY homeowners

Role

Manufacturer-owned retail / distribution

Revenue share

57.1%

Side-by-side metrics

The Boeing Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
BA - New York Stock Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$80.4B
Sector
Industrials
Materials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Defense, Space & Security (BDS)
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Weak
Strong
Moat score
61 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-23
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Compliance AdvantageService Field Network

The Boeing Company strengths

Regulated Standards PipeCapex Knowhow ScaleDesign In QualificationGovernment Contracting RelationshipsLong Term ContractsInstalled Base ConsumablesData Workflow Lockin

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlBrand TrustScope EconomiesSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

The Boeing Company segments

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Commercial Airplanes (BCA)

Duopoly

34.3%

Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

Oligopoly

35.8%

Global Services (BGS)

Competitive

29.9%

The Sherwin-Williams Company segments

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Paint Stores Group

Quasi-Monopoly

57.1%

Consumer Brands Group

Oligopoly

13.5%

Performance Coatings Group

Oligopoly

29.4%

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