VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Boston Scientific Corporation vs Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

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

Boston Scientific Corporation

BSX · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$144.7B
Gross margin (TTM)65.1%
Operating margin (TTM)17.3%
Net margin (TTM)14.4%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Devices
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
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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Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

FND · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)42.4%
Operating margin (TTM)6.1%
Net margin (TTM)4.7%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHome Improvement
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
55/ 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: Boston Scientific Corporation leads (65 / 100 vs 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Boston Scientific Corporation has 5 segments (49.8% in Cardiology); Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Boston Scientific Corporation has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 across 2.

Primary market context

Boston Scientific Corporation

Cardiology

Market

Cardiology devices (interventional cardiology, structural heart, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management and remote monitoring)

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals/cath labs/EP labs and specialty clinics (cardiologists, electrophysiologists)

Role

Medical device OEM / implantables + procedure devices + service-enabled monitoring

Revenue share

49.8%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Floor & Decor Retail

Market

U.S. retail hard-surface flooring and accessories

Geography

United States

Customer

Homeowners (DIY/BIY) and professional installers (Pros)

Role

Specialty retailer (warehouse-format stores + e-commerce)

Revenue share

95%

Side-by-side metrics

Boston Scientific Corporation
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
BSX - New York Stock Exchange
FND - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$144.7B
$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
65.1%
42.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.3%
6.1%
Net margin (TTM)
14.4%
4.7%
Sector
Healthcare
Consumer
Industry
Medical - Devices
Home Improvement
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Cardiology
Floor & Decor Retail
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9%-11% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
65 / 100
55 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-04
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Procurement InertiaDistribution Control

Boston Scientific Corporation strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesTraining Org Change CostsRegulated Standards PipeReputation Reviews

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostScope EconomiesBrand TrustOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Boston Scientific Corporation segments

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Endoscopy

Oligopoly

16%

Urology

Competitive

13.1%

Neuromodulation

Oligopoly

6.6%

Cardiology

Oligopoly

49.8%

Peripheral Interventions

Competitive

14.4%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments

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Floor & Decor Retail

Competitive

95%

Spartan (Commercial surfaces)

Competitive

5%

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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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