VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
The Clorox Company vs The Home Depot, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
The Clorox Company
CLX · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View CLX analysisThe Home Depot, Inc.
HD · 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 HD analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Home Depot, Inc. leads (69 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for The Clorox Company).
- Segment focus: The Clorox Company has 9 segments (33% in Cleaning (U.S.)); The Home Depot, Inc. has 2 segments (96% in Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: The Clorox Company has 4 moat types across 3 domains; The Home Depot, Inc. has 4 across 2.
Primary market context
The Clorox Company
Cleaning (U.S.)
U.S. household cleaning & disinfecting products
United States
Consumers
Brand owner / manufacturer
33%
The Home Depot, Inc.
Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)
Home improvement retail (omnichannel)
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
DIY homeowners and professional contractors
Retailer
96%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
The Clorox Company strengths
The Home Depot, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
The Clorox Company segments
Full profile >Cleaning (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Professional Products (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Bags and Wraps (U.S.)
Duopoly
Cat Litter (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Grilling (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Food (U.S.)
Competitive
Water Filtration (U.S.)
Oligopoly
Natural Personal Care (U.S.)
Competitive
International (Ex-U.S.)
Competitive
The Home Depot, Inc. segments
Full profile >Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)
Competitive
Other - Specialty trade distribution (SRS: roofing, landscape, pool)
Competitive
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