VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. vs HCA Healthcare, Inc.

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

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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HCA Healthcare, Inc.

HCA · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$107.7B
Gross margin (TTM)15.6%
Operating margin (TTM)15.6%
Net margin (TTM)8.6%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Care Facilities
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
67/ 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: HCA Healthcare, Inc. leads (67 / 100 vs 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail); HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Hospitals and related healthcare entities).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 moat types across 2 domains; HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

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%

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Hospitals and related healthcare entities

Market

Acute care hospitals and outpatient healthcare services

Geography

United States (multi-state) and England (United Kingdom)

Customer

Patients and third-party payers

Role

Provider operator

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
FND - New York Stock Exchange
HCA - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$7.8B
$107.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
42.4%
15.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.1%
15.6%
Net margin (TTM)
4.7%
8.6%
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
Industry
Home Improvement
Medical - Care Facilities
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Floor & Decor Retail
Hospitals and related healthcare entities
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
9%-11% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Weak
Moderate
Moat score
55 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-08
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scope Economies

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostDistribution ControlBrand TrustProcurement InertiaOperational Excellence

HCA Healthcare, Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayPhysical Network DensitySwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments

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Floor & Decor Retail

Competitive

95%

Spartan (Commercial surfaces)

Competitive

5%

HCA Healthcare, Inc. segments

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Hospitals and related healthcare entities

Oligopoly

100%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.