VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Ecolab Inc. vs REA Group Ltd

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

Ecolab Inc.

ECL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$77B
Gross margin (TTM)44.3%
Operating margin (TTM)17.3%
Net margin (TTM)12.5%
SectorMaterials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
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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REA Group Ltd

REA · ASX

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorCommunication Services
Industry
CountryAU
Data as of2026-01-09
Moat score
91/ 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: REA Group Ltd leads (91 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Ecolab Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Ecolab Inc. has 4 segments (49.5% in Global Industrial); REA Group Ltd has 3 segments (87.5% in Australia - Property & Online Advertising).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Duopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Ecolab Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; REA Group Ltd has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Ecolab Inc.

Global Industrial

Market

Industrial water treatment & process chemistry (incl. food & beverage processing and pulp & paper process aids)

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B

Role

formulator + on-site service/optimization provider

Revenue share

49.5%

REA Group Ltd

Australia - Property & Online Advertising

Market

Australian online property classifieds & digital real estate advertising (residential + commercial listings)

Geography

Australia

Customer

Real estate agents/agencies and developers (advertisers) + property seekers (consumers)

Role

Marketplace operator / media & advertising platform

Revenue share

87.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Ecolab Inc.
REA Group Ltd
Ticker / Exchange
ECL - New York Stock Exchange
REA - ASX
Market cap (USD)
$77B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
44.3%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
17.3%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
12.5%
n/a
Sector
Materials
Communication Services
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
n/a
HQ country
US
AU
Primary segment
Global Industrial
Australia - Property & Online Advertising
Market structure
Oligopoly
Duopoly
Market share
n/a
78%-82% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
6,800
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
63 / 100
91 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Network, Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-09

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow LockinBrand Trust

Ecolab Inc. strengths

Service Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsTraining Org Change Costs

REA Group Ltd strengths

Two Sided NetworkData Network EffectsDistribution ControlHabit Default

Segment mix

Ecolab Inc. segments

Full profile >

Global Industrial

Oligopoly

49.5%

Global Institutional & Specialty

Oligopoly

34.1%

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

Oligopoly

9%

Global Pest Elimination

Oligopoly

7.4%

REA Group Ltd segments

Full profile >

Australia - Property & Online Advertising

Duopoly

87.5%

Australia - Financial Services

Competitive

4.8%

India - Online Property Classifieds

Oligopoly

7.7%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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