VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Enbridge Inc. vs Lowe's Companies, Inc.

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

Enbridge Inc.

ENB · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$138.5B
Gross margin (TTM)35.2%
Operating margin (TTM)17.5%
Net margin (TTM)9.4%
SectorEnergy
IndustryOil & Gas Midstream
CountryCA
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
92/ 100

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

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Lowe's Companies, Inc.

LOW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$149.9B
Gross margin (TTM)31.4%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)8.1%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHome Improvement
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
48/ 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: Enbridge Inc. leads (92 / 100 vs 48 / 100 for Lowe's Companies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Enbridge Inc. has 4 segments (72.8% in Liquids Pipelines); Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Enbridge Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Enbridge Inc.

Liquids Pipelines

Market

Crude oil & liquids pipeline transportation plus terminals/storage

Geography

North America (Canada & U.S.)

Customer

Producers, refiners, marketers (shippers)

Role

Midstream pipeline operator

Revenue share

72.8%

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)

Market

U.S. home improvement retail and related services (DIY and Pro; omnichannel)

Geography

United States

Customer

DIY consumers and small-to-medium professional contractors

Role

Omnichannel retailer and distributor

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Enbridge Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ENB - Toronto Stock Exchange
LOW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$138.5B
$149.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
35.2%
31.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.5%
12.1%
Net margin (TTM)
9.4%
8.1%
Sector
Energy
Consumer
Industry
Oil & Gas Midstream
Home Improvement
HQ country
CA
US
Primary segment
Liquids Pipelines
Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
29%-31% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
92 / 100
48 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Physical Network Density

Enbridge Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayLong Term ContractsRegulated Standards PipeConcession LicenseCapex Knowhow Scale

Lowe's Companies, Inc. strengths

Supply Chain ControlOperational ExcellenceScope EconomiesHabit Default

Segment mix

Enbridge Inc. segments

Full profile >

Liquids Pipelines

Oligopoly

72.8%

Gas Transmission and Midstream

Oligopoly

11.8%

Gas Distribution and Storage

Monopoly

14.4%

Renewable Power Generation

Competitive

1%

Lowe's Companies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)

Competitive

100%

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Curation & Accuracy

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