VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Brookfield Corporation vs Masco Corporation

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

Brookfield Corporation

BN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$109.6B
Gross margin (TTM)34.5%
Operating margin (TTM)24.1%
Net margin (TTM)1.3%
SectorFinancials
IndustryAsset Management
CountryCA
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
65/ 100

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

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Masco Corporation

MAS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$13.3B
Gross margin (TTM)35.7%
Operating margin (TTM)17%
Net margin (TTM)10.9%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConstruction
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
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: Masco Corporation leads (72 / 100 vs 65 / 100 for Brookfield Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Brookfield Corporation has 6 segments; Masco Corporation has 2 segments (62% in Plumbing Products).
  • Moat breadth: Brookfield Corporation has 10 moat types across 5 domains; Masco Corporation has 3 across 3.

Primary market context

Brookfield Corporation

Asset Management

Market

Alternative asset management (private markets: infrastructure, renewables, private equity, real estate, credit)

Geography

Global

Customer

Institutional investors and private wealth channels

Role

General partner (GP) / asset manager

Masco Corporation

Plumbing Products

Market

Residential plumbing fixtures and fittings (faucets, showers, valves, bath hardware, sinks) and plumbing components

Geography

North America and Europe

Customer

Home center retailers, wholesalers/distributors and online retailers; end users include plumbers, contractors, remodelers, homebuilders and consumers

Role

Branded manufacturer

Revenue share

62%

Side-by-side metrics

Brookfield Corporation
Masco Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
BN - New York Stock Exchange
MAS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$109.6B
$13.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
34.5%
35.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
24.1%
17%
Net margin (TTM)
1.3%
10.9%
Sector
Financials
Industrials
Industry
Asset Management
Construction
HQ country
CA
US
Primary segment
Asset Management
Plumbing Products
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
65 / 100
72 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Financial, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-05
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Brookfield Corporation strengths

Long Term ContractsEcosystem ComplementsFloat PrepaymentCost Of Capital AdvantageCapex Knowhow ScalePermits Rights Of WayPhysical Network DensityOperational ExcellenceGeographic Natural

Masco Corporation strengths

Scope EconomiesContractual Exclusivity

Segment mix

Brookfield Corporation segments

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Asset Management

Oligopoly

n/a

Wealth Solutions (Insurance)

Competitive

n/a

Renewable Power and Transition

Competitive

n/a

Infrastructure

Oligopoly

n/a

Private Equity (Operating Businesses)

Competitive

n/a

Real Estate

Competitive

n/a

Masco Corporation segments

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Plumbing Products

Oligopoly

62%

Decorative Architectural Products

Oligopoly

38%

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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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