VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. vs The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

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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The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

TISG · Euronext Milan (Borsa Italiana)

Market cap (USD)$241.7M
Gross margin (TTM)70.9%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)3.8%
SectorConsumer
IndustryLeisure
CountryIT
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
61/ 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: The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. leads (61 / 100 vs 55 / 100 for Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 2 segments (95% in Floor & Decor Retail); The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. has 2 segments (89.7% in Shipbuilding).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has 6 moat types across 2 domains; The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. 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%

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

Shipbuilding

Market

Luxury yacht and superyacht shipbuilding (motor and sailing, 24m+ projects under construction/contract)

Geography

Global

Customer

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (owners) and yacht brokers; occasional fleet/charter buyers

Role

Designer/shipyard (OEM) and brand owner

Revenue share

89.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.
Ticker / Exchange
FND - New York Stock Exchange
TISG - Euronext Milan (Borsa Italiana)
Market cap (USD)
$7.8B
$241.7M
Gross margin (TTM)
42.4%
70.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.1%
12.1%
Net margin (TTM)
4.7%
3.8%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Home Improvement
Leisure
HQ country
US
IT
Primary segment
Floor & Decor Retail
Shipbuilding
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
9%-11% (reported)
1.8%-2.2% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Weak
Moderate
Moat score
55 / 100
61 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-08
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustOperational Excellence

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostDistribution ControlScope EconomiesProcurement Inertia

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. strengths

Supply Chain ControlConcession LicenseLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Floor & Decor Retail

Competitive

95%

Spartan (Commercial surfaces)

Competitive

5%

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. segments

Full profile >

Shipbuilding

Oligopoly

89.7%

Refit

Competitive

10.3%

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