VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

CAR Group Limited vs Republic Services, Inc.

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

CAR Group Limited

CAR · ASX

Market cap (USD)$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorCommunication Services
Industry
CountryAU
Data as of
Moat score
69/ 100

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

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Republic Services, Inc.

RSG · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$65.9B
Gross margin (TTM)30.6%
Operating margin (TTM)20.1%
Net margin (TTM)12.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryWaste Management
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
80/ 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: Republic Services, Inc. leads (80 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for CAR Group Limited).
  • Segment focus: CAR Group Limited has 5 segments (41% in Australia); Republic Services, Inc. has 2 segments (88.5% in Recycling & Waste Services).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: CAR Group Limited has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Republic Services, Inc. has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

CAR Group Limited

Australia

Market

Online vehicle marketplace, dealer advertising & automotive data/services

Geography

Australia

Customer

Dealers, OEM advertisers, private sellers & buyers

Role

Two-sided marketplace + advertising + data/SaaS tools

Revenue share

41%

Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling & Waste Services

Market

Integrated non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, landfill disposal & recycling services

Geography

United States and Canada

Customer

Municipal, commercial, industrial

Role

Integrated hauler and disposal operator

Revenue share

88.5%

Side-by-side metrics

CAR Group Limited
Republic Services, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
CAR - ASX
RSG - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$7.8B
$65.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
30.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
20.1%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
12.8%
Sector
Communication Services
Industrials
Industry
n/a
Waste Management
HQ country
AU
US
Primary segment
Australia
Recycling & Waste Services
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
12%-15% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
69 / 100
80 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Supply
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-02
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

CAR Group Limited strengths

Two Sided NetworkBrand TrustEcosystem ComplementsSwitching Costs GeneralOperational Excellenceminority-investment-optionality

Republic Services, Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayCapacity MoatPhysical Network DensityScope EconomiesLong Term ContractsCompliance AdvantageService Field Network

Segment mix

CAR Group Limited segments

Full profile >

Australia

Oligopoly

41%

North America

Oligopoly

26%

Latin America

Oligopoly

17.3%

Asia

Oligopoly

11.5%

Investments

Competitive

4.2%

Republic Services, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Recycling & Waste Services

Competitive

88.5%

Environmental Solutions

Competitive

11.5%

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