VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

Brown-Forman Corporation vs The Clorox Company

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

Brown-Forman Corporation

BF.B · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$14.2B
Gross margin (TTM)59.2%
Operating margin (TTM)27%
Net margin (TTM)20.8%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
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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The Clorox Company

CLX · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$15.1B
Gross margin (TTM)44%
Operating margin (TTM)15.2%
Net margin (TTM)11.2%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
57/ 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: Brown-Forman Corporation leads (72 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for The Clorox Company).
  • Segment focus: Brown-Forman Corporation has 5 segments (71.1% in Whiskey); The Clorox Company has 9 segments (33% in Cleaning (U.S.)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Brown-Forman Corporation has 4 moat types across 2 domains; The Clorox Company has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Brown-Forman Corporation

Whiskey

Market

Premium-and-above whiskey spirits (American whiskey and import whiskies)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumer (off-premise and on-premise via distributors/retailers)

Role

Brand owner / distiller / marketer

Revenue share

71.1%

The Clorox Company

Cleaning (U.S.)

Market

U.S. household cleaning & disinfecting products

Geography

United States

Customer

Consumers

Role

Brand owner / manufacturer

Revenue share

33%

Side-by-side metrics

Brown-Forman Corporation
The Clorox Company
Ticker / Exchange
BF.B - New York Stock Exchange
CLX - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$14.2B
$15.1B
Gross margin (TTM)
59.2%
44%
Operating margin (TTM)
27%
15.2%
Net margin (TTM)
20.8%
11.2%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Household & Personal Products
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Whiskey
Cleaning (U.S.)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
72 / 100
57 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-25
2025-12-25

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Brown-Forman Corporation strengths

Capacity MoatScope Economies

The Clorox Company strengths

Compliance AdvantageInstalled Base Consumables

Segment mix

Brown-Forman Corporation segments

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Whiskey

Oligopoly

71.1%

Ready-to-Drink (RTD/RTP)

Competitive

12.4%

Tequila

Oligopoly

6.6%

Rest of Portfolio (Other Branded Spirits)

Competitive

7.4%

Non-branded and Bulk

Competitive

2.6%

The Clorox Company segments

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Cleaning (U.S.)

Oligopoly

33%

Professional Products (U.S.)

Oligopoly

5%

Bags and Wraps (U.S.)

Duopoly

11%

Cat Litter (U.S.)

Oligopoly

9%

Grilling (U.S.)

Oligopoly

8%

Food (U.S.)

Competitive

11%

Water Filtration (U.S.)

Oligopoly

4%

Natural Personal Care (U.S.)

Competitive

3%

International (Ex-U.S.)

Competitive

15%

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