VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.

BAM · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$88.3B
Gross margin (TTM)68.4%
Operating margin (TTM)66.6%
Net margin (TTM)58.3%
SectorFinancials
IndustryAsset Management
CountryCA
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
75/ 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)$82.5B
Gross margin (TTM)48.9%
Operating margin (TTM)15.9%
Net margin (TTM)11.1%
SectorMaterials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
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 75 / 100 for Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.).
  • Segment focus: Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. has 5 segments (30.3% in Credit); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.

Credit

Market

Private credit, opportunistic credit, and multi-strategy credit asset management

Geography

Global

Customer

Institutional investors, insurance accounts, and private wealth investors

Role

Alternative credit manager / asset manager

Revenue share

30.3%

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

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
BAM - New York Stock Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$88.3B
$82.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
68.4%
48.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
66.6%
15.9%
Net margin (TTM)
58.3%
11.1%
Sector
Financials
Materials
Industry
Asset Management
Chemicals - Specialty
HQ country
CA
US
Primary segment
Credit
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
75 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2026-01-05
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. strengths

Long Term ContractsOperational ExcellenceReputation Reviews

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlService Field NetworkScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. segments

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Renewable Power and Transition

Oligopoly

13.6%

Infrastructure

Oligopoly

25.5%

Real Estate

Oligopoly

20.6%

Private Equity

Oligopoly

10%

Credit

Oligopoly

30.3%

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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Curation & Accuracy

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