VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Stock Comparison

Julius Baer Gruppe AG vs Watsco, Inc.

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

Julius Baer Gruppe AG

BAER · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)$13.3B
Gross margin (TTM)51.6%
Operating margin (TTM)15%
Net margin (TTM)12.7%
SectorFinancials
IndustryAsset Management
CountryCH
Data as of2025-12-30
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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Watsco, Inc.

WSO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$14.4B
Gross margin (TTM)28.3%
Operating margin (TTM)10.2%
Net margin (TTM)7.4%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
72/ 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: Watsco, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Julius Baer Gruppe AG).
  • Segment focus: Julius Baer Gruppe AG has 1 segment (100% in Wealth Management (Private Banking)); Watsco, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in HVAC/R Distribution).
  • Moat breadth: Julius Baer Gruppe AG has 5 moat types across 4 domains; Watsco, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Julius Baer Gruppe AG

Wealth Management (Private Banking)

Market

Private banking and wealth management services

Geography

Global (focus: Switzerland, Europe, Asia)

Customer

High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals

Role

Wealth manager / private bank (advisory + discretionary mandates)

Revenue share

100%

Watsco, Inc.

HVAC/R Distribution

Market

HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies distribution

Geography

North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico; export to Latin America/Caribbean)

Customer

Licensed HVAC and refrigeration contractors (residential & commercial)

Role

Wholesale distributor

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Julius Baer Gruppe AG
Watsco, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
BAER - SIX Swiss Exchange
WSO - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$13.3B
$14.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
51.6%
28.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
15%
10.2%
Net margin (TTM)
12.7%
7.4%
Sector
Financials
Industrials
Industry
Asset Management
Industrial - Distribution
HQ country
CH
US
Primary segment
Wealth Management (Private Banking)
HVAC/R Distribution
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9%-12% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
59 / 100
72 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Financial
Supply, Legal, Demand
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Julius Baer Gruppe AG strengths

Brand TrustService Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance AdvantageCost Of Capital Advantage

Watsco, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityContractual ExclusivityScale Economies Unit CostData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Julius Baer Gruppe AG segments

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Wealth Management (Private Banking)

Competitive

100%

Watsco, Inc. segments

Full profile >

HVAC/R Distribution

Competitive

100%

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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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