VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

EssilorLuxottica vs Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

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

EssilorLuxottica

EL · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$110.3B
Gross margin (TTM)61.5%
Operating margin (TTM)12.4%
Net margin (TTM)8.5%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryFR
Data as of2026-01-11
Moat score
69/ 100

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

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Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

FND · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$7.4B
Gross margin (TTM)43.6%
Operating margin (TTM)5.8%
Net margin (TTM)4.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHome Improvement
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
55/ 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: EssilorLuxottica leads (69 / 100 vs 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: EssilorLuxottica has 2 segments (52.7% in Direct to Consumer); Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: EssilorLuxottica has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 across 2.

Primary market context

EssilorLuxottica

Direct to Consumer

Market

Optical retail and e-commerce (prescription eyewear and sunglasses)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users)

Role

Omnichannel retailer + vertically integrated manufacturer/brand owner

Revenue share

52.7%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Floor & Decor Retail

Market

U.S. retail hard-surface flooring and accessories

Geography

United States

Customer

Homeowners (DIY/BIY) and professional installers (Pros)

Role

Specialty retailer (warehouse-format stores + e-commerce)

Revenue share

95%

Side-by-side metrics

EssilorLuxottica
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
EL - Euronext Paris
FND - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$110.3B
$7.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
61.5%
43.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.4%
5.8%
Net margin (TTM)
8.5%
4.5%
Sector
Healthcare
Consumer
Industry
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
Home Improvement
HQ country
FR
US
Primary segment
Direct to Consumer
Floor & Decor Retail
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9%-11% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
69 / 100
55 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-11
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlScale Economies Unit CostBrand Trust

EssilorLuxottica strengths

IP Choke PointContractual Exclusivity

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths

Scope EconomiesProcurement InertiaOperational Excellence

Segment mix

EssilorLuxottica segments

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Professional Solutions

Oligopoly

47.3%

Direct to Consumer

Competitive

52.7%

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments

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Floor & Decor Retail

Competitive

95%

Spartan (Commercial surfaces)

Competitive

5%

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