VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
Brown-Forman Corporation vs Watsco, Inc.
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
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View BF.B analysisWatsco, Inc.
WSO · New York Stock Exchange
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View WSO analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score: both at 72 / 100.
- Segment focus: Brown-Forman Corporation has 5 segments (71.1% in Whiskey); Watsco, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in HVAC/R Distribution).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Brown-Forman Corporation has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Watsco, Inc. has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Brown-Forman Corporation
Whiskey
Premium-and-above whiskey spirits (American whiskey and import whiskies)
Global
Consumer (off-premise and on-premise via distributors/retailers)
Brand owner / distiller / marketer
71.1%
Watsco, Inc.
HVAC/R Distribution
HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies distribution
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico; export to Latin America/Caribbean)
Licensed HVAC and refrigeration contractors (residential & commercial)
Wholesale distributor
100%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
Brown-Forman Corporation strengths
Watsco, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Brown-Forman Corporation segments
Full profile >Whiskey
Oligopoly
Ready-to-Drink (RTD/RTP)
Competitive
Tequila
Oligopoly
Rest of Portfolio (Other Branded Spirits)
Competitive
Non-branded and Bulk
Competitive
Watsco, Inc. segments
Full profile >HVAC/R Distribution
Competitive
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