VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Games Workshop Group PLC vs James Hardie Industries plc

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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James Hardie Industries plc

JHX · ASX

Market cap (USD)$18.2B
Gross margin (TTM)36.3%
Operating margin (TTM)13.6%
Net margin (TTM)4.7%
SectorMaterials
IndustryConstruction Materials
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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 74 / 100 for James Hardie Industries plc).
  • Segment focus: Games Workshop Group PLC has 2 segments (91.5% in Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)); James Hardie Industries plc has 4 segments (64.2% in Siding & Trim).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Games Workshop Group PLC has 8 moat types across 4 domains; James Hardie Industries plc has 5 across 2.

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%

James Hardie Industries plc

Siding & Trim

Market

North American fiber cement exterior siding & trim (plus related exterior products)

Geography

North America (primarily U.S. and Canada)

Customer

Homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, dealers/distributors, and retailers

Role

Manufacturer / branded building-products supplier

Revenue share

64.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Games Workshop Group PLC
James Hardie Industries plc
Ticker / Exchange
GAW - London Stock Exchange
JHX - ASX
Market cap (USD)
$6.2B
$18.2B
Gross margin (TTM)
71.9%
36.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
41%
13.6%
Net margin (TTM)
30.4%
4.7%
Sector
Consumer
Materials
Industry
Leisure
Construction Materials
HQ country
GB
IE
Primary segment
Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)
Siding & Trim
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
88%-92% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
87 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Demand, Network, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-05
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustLong Term Contracts

Games Workshop Group PLC strengths

IP Choke PointEcosystem ComplementsService Field NetworkSupply Chain ControlInstalled Base ConsumablesContent Rights Currency

James Hardie Industries plc strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleOperational ExcellenceDistribution Control

Segment mix

Games Workshop Group PLC segments

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Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)

Oligopoly

91.5%

Licensing (Warhammer IP)

Monopoly

8.5%

James Hardie Industries plc segments

Full profile >

Siding & Trim

Quasi-Monopoly

64.2%

Deck, Rail & Accessories

Oligopoly

11.7%

Australia & New Zealand

Oligopoly

11.6%

Europe

Competitive

12.5%

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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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