VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
BRP Inc. vs Watsco, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
BRP Inc.
DOO · Toronto Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Watsco, Inc.
WSO · 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 WSO analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: BRP Inc. leads (74 / 100 vs 72 / 100 for Watsco, Inc.).
- Segment focus: BRP Inc. has 4 segments (55% in Powersports - Year-Round Products); Watsco, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in HVAC/R Distribution).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: BRP Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Watsco, Inc. has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
BRP Inc.
Powersports - Year-Round Products
ATV and recreational/utility side-by-side vehicles (SSV/UTV); 3-wheeled on-road vehicles
Global (heavy North America exposure)
Consumers and utility/commercial users
OEM
55%
Watsco, Inc.
HVAC/R Distribution
HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies distribution
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico; export to Latin America/Caribbean)
Licensed HVAC and refrigeration contractors (residential & commercial)
Wholesale distributor
100%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
BRP Inc. strengths
Watsco, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
BRP Inc. segments
Full profile >Powersports - Year-Round Products
Oligopoly
Powersports - Seasonal Products
Oligopoly
Powersports - Parts, Accessories & Apparel; OEM Engines & Gearboxes
Competitive
Marine Boats Businesses (Divestiture/Discontinued)
Competitive
Watsco, Inc. segments
Full profile >HVAC/R Distribution
Competitive
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