VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Casey's General Stores, Inc. vs United Rentals, Inc.

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

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

CASY · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$21B
Gross margin (TTM)23.4%
Operating margin (TTM)5.3%
Net margin (TTM)3.6%
SectorConsumer
IndustrySpecialty Retail
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
54/ 100

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

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United Rentals, Inc.

URI · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$57.6B
Gross margin (TTM)35.9%
Operating margin (TTM)25.1%
Net margin (TTM)15.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryRental & Leasing Services
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
63/ 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: United Rentals, Inc. leads (63 / 100 vs 54 / 100 for Casey's General Stores, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Casey's General Stores, Inc. has 4 segments (61.3% in Fuel); United Rentals, Inc. has 2 segments (70.7% in General Rentals).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Casey's General Stores, Inc. has 7 moat types across 2 domains; United Rentals, Inc. has 9 across 3.

Primary market context

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

Fuel

Market

Retail motor fuel sold through convenience-store fuel sites (gasoline and diesel)

Geography

United States (Casey's operating footprint; Midwest/South)

Customer

Motorists / consumers (in-store and pay-at-the-pump transactions)

Role

Fuel retailer (with some self-distribution/wholesale capabilities)

Revenue share

61.3%

United Rentals, Inc.

General Rentals

Market

Construction & industrial equipment rental (general line)

Geography

United States and Canada

Customer

Construction and industrial companies, manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners

Role

Equipment rental provider / fleet operator

Revenue share

70.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Casey's General Stores, Inc.
United Rentals, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
CASY - NASDAQ
URI - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$21B
$57.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
23.4%
35.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
5.3%
25.1%
Net margin (TTM)
3.6%
15.8%
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Retail
Rental & Leasing Services
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Fuel
General Rentals
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9.5%-11% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Weak
Moderate
Moat score
54 / 100
63 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2026-01-06
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustOperational ExcellencePhysical Network DensityScope Economies

Casey's General Stores, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlHabit DefaultSupply Chain Control

United Rentals, Inc. strengths

Preferential Input AccessData Workflow LockinService Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageCapacity Moat

Segment mix

Casey's General Stores, Inc. segments

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Prepared Food and Dispensed Beverage

Competitive

10.1%

Grocery and General Merchandise

Competitive

26%

Fuel

Competitive

61.3%

Other (wholesale fuel, car wash, lottery)

Competitive

2.6%

United Rentals, Inc. segments

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General Rentals

Competitive

70.7%

Specialty

Competitive

29.3%

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Curation & Accuracy

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