VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A. vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A.

DIM · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$23.6B
SectorHealthcare
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
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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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 80 / 100 for Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A.).
  • Segment focus: Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A. has 2 segments (75% in Sterile single-use bioprocessing consumables); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A.

Sterile single-use bioprocessing consumables

Market

Sterile single-use bioprocessing consumables (bags, filters, fluid management components)

Geography

Global

Customer

Biopharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs

Role

Consumables supplier (single-use)

Revenue share

75%

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

Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
DIM - Euronext Paris
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$23.6B
$80.4B
Sector
Healthcare
Materials
HQ country
FR
US
Primary segment
Sterile single-use bioprocessing consumables
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
10%-25% (implied)
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
80 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Compliance Advantage

Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesDesign In QualificationLearning Curve YieldSuite BundlingCapex Knowhow Scale

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlService Field NetworkBrand TrustScope EconomiesSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A. segments

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Sterile single-use bioprocessing consumables

Oligopoly

75%

Bioprocessing equipment, systems, and software/services

Oligopoly

25%

The Sherwin-Williams Company segments

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Paint Stores Group

Quasi-Monopoly

57.1%

Consumer Brands Group

Oligopoly

13.5%

Performance Coatings Group

Oligopoly

29.4%

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