VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. vs Hilton Worldwide Holdings 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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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

HLT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$69.8B
Gross margin (TTM)27.8%
Operating margin (TTM)22%
Net margin (TTM)14.2%
SectorConsumer
IndustryTravel Lodging
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
72/ 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: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail); Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has 2 segments (72.7% in Management and Franchise).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 moat types across 2 domains; Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has 5 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%

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Management and Franchise

Market

Hotel management, franchising and brand licensing

Geography

Global

Customer

Third-party hotel owners / franchisees and strategic partners

Role

Franchisor / manager / IP licensor

Revenue share

72.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
FND - New York Stock Exchange
HLT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$7.8B
$69.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
42.4%
27.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.1%
22%
Net margin (TTM)
4.7%
14.2%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Home Improvement
Travel Lodging
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Floor & Decor Retail
Management and Franchise
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
9%-11% (reported)
13%-15% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
1,350
Pricing power
Weak
Moderate
Moat score
55 / 100
72 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Network, Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-08
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scale Economies Unit CostBrand Trust

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlScope EconomiesProcurement InertiaOperational Excellence

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkLong Term ContractsEcosystem Complements

Segment mix

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments

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Floor & Decor Retail

Competitive

95%

Spartan (Commercial surfaces)

Competitive

5%

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. segments

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Management and Franchise

Oligopoly

72.7%

Ownership

Competitive

27.3%

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Curation & Accuracy

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