VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Games Workshop Group PLC vs HCA Healthcare, Inc.

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

Games Workshop Group PLC

GAW · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$6.2B
Gross margin (TTM)71.9%
Operating margin (TTM)41%
Net margin (TTM)30.4%
SectorConsumer
IndustryLeisure
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
87/ 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)$116B
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: Games Workshop Group PLC leads (87 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for HCA Healthcare, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Games Workshop Group PLC has 2 segments (91.5% in Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)); HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Hospitals and related healthcare entities).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Games Workshop Group PLC has 8 moat types across 4 domains; HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Games Workshop Group PLC

Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)

Market

Tabletop miniature wargaming and related hobby products

Geography

Global

Customer

Hobbyists/collectors (B2C) plus independent retailers (B2B)

Role

IP owner + designer/manufacturer + distributor + direct-to-consumer retail

Revenue share

91.5%

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

Games Workshop Group PLC
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
GAW - London Stock Exchange
HCA - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$6.2B
$116B
Gross margin (TTM)
71.9%
15.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
41%
15.6%
Net margin (TTM)
30.4%
8.6%
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
Industry
Leisure
Medical - Care Facilities
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)
Hospitals and related healthcare entities
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
87 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Demand, Network, Supply
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-05
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Games Workshop Group PLC strengths

IP Choke PointBrand TrustEcosystem ComplementsService Field NetworkSupply Chain ControlInstalled Base ConsumablesContent Rights CurrencyLong Term Contracts

HCA Healthcare, Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayScope EconomiesPhysical Network DensitySwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Games Workshop Group PLC segments

Full profile >

Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)

Oligopoly

91.5%

Licensing (Warhammer IP)

Monopoly

8.5%

HCA Healthcare, Inc. segments

Full profile >

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).

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