VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

FactSet Research Systems Inc. vs Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

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

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

FDS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$11.1B
Gross margin (TTM)52.3%
Operating margin (TTM)31.7%
Net margin (TTM)25.4%
SectorFinancials
IndustryFinancial - Data & Stock Exchanges
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
85/ 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)$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)42.4%
Operating margin (TTM)6.1%
Net margin (TTM)4.7%
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: FactSet Research Systems Inc. leads (85 / 100 vs 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: FactSet Research Systems Inc. has 2 segments; Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: FactSet Research Systems Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 across 2.

Primary market context

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

Hosted Platform (Workstations & Analytics)

Market

Financial data and analytics platforms for investment professionals

Geography

Global

Customer

Institutional investors and financial institutions

Role

Software and data platform vendor

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

FactSet Research Systems Inc.
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
FDS - New York Stock Exchange
FND - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$11.1B
$7.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.3%
42.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
31.7%
6.1%
Net margin (TTM)
25.4%
4.7%
Sector
Financials
Consumer
Industry
Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
Home Improvement
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Hosted Platform (Workstations & Analytics)
Floor & Decor Retail
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9%-11% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
85 / 100
55 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Legal
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

FactSet Research Systems Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinSwitching Costs GeneralSuite BundlingStandards RegistryDe Facto StandardConcession License

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostDistribution ControlScope EconomiesBrand TrustProcurement InertiaOperational Excellence

Segment mix

FactSet Research Systems Inc. segments

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Hosted Platform (Workstations & Analytics)

Oligopoly

n/a

Identifier Platform (CUSIP Global Services)

Quasi-Monopoly

n/a

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Floor & Decor Retail

Competitive

95%

Spartan (Commercial surfaces)

Competitive

5%

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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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