VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
Stock Comparison
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. vs Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
EL · 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 EL analysisFloor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
FND · 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 FND analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. leads (70 / 100 vs 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
- Segment focus: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 5 segments (48.6% in Skin Care); Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 across 2.
Primary market context
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Skin Care
Prestige skin care products
Global
Consumers
Branded manufacturer/marketer
48.6%
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Floor & Decor Retail
U.S. retail hard-surface flooring and accessories
United States
Homeowners (DIY/BIY) and professional installers (Pros)
Specialty retailer (warehouse-format stores + e-commerce)
95%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. strengths
No unique moat types yet.
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. segments
Full profile >Skin Care
Oligopoly
Makeup
Oligopoly
Fragrance
Oligopoly
Hair Care
Competitive
Other
Competitive
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments
Full profile >Floor & Decor Retail
Competitive
Spartan (Commercial surfaces)
Competitive
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