VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Copart, Inc. vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

Copart, Inc.

CPRT · The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
71/ 100

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

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The Sherwin-Williams Company

SHW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$80.4B
SectorMaterials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 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: The Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 71 / 100 for Copart, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Copart, Inc. has 2 segments (83% in United States); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: n/a vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Copart, Inc. has 5 moat types across 5 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Copart, Inc.

United States

Market

Online salvage & used vehicle remarketing services

Geography

United States

Customer

Vehicle sellers (insurance carriers, dealers, fleets) and vehicle buyers (dismantlers, rebuilders, dealers, exporters, consumers)

Role

Intermediary marketplace + ancillary services (transport, storage, title)

Revenue share

83%

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Paint Stores Group

Market

Company-operated paint & coatings retail (architectural + related products)

Geography

United States, Canada, Caribbean

Customer

Professional contractors and DIY homeowners

Role

Manufacturer-owned retail / distribution

Revenue share

57.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Copart, Inc.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
CPRT - The NASDAQ Global Select Market
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$80.4B
Sector
Industrials
Materials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
United States
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
n/a
Strong
Moat score
71 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Supply, Demand, Legal, Financial
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkCompliance Advantage

Copart, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkData Workflow LockinBenchmark Pricing Power

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlBrand TrustScope EconomiesSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Copart, Inc. segments

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United States

Oligopoly

83%

International

Competitive

17%

The Sherwin-Williams Company segments

Full profile >

Paint Stores Group

Quasi-Monopoly

57.1%

Consumer Brands Group

Oligopoly

13.5%

Performance Coatings Group

Oligopoly

29.4%

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Curation & Accuracy

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