VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Games Workshop Group PLC vs Lowe's Companies, 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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Lowe's Companies, Inc.

LOW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$149.9B
Gross margin (TTM)31.4%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)8.1%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHome Improvement
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
48/ 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 48 / 100 for Lowe's Companies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Games Workshop Group PLC has 2 segments (91.5% in Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)); Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Games Workshop Group PLC has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Lowe's Companies, Inc. 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%

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)

Market

U.S. home improvement retail and related services (DIY and Pro; omnichannel)

Geography

United States

Customer

DIY consumers and small-to-medium professional contractors

Role

Omnichannel retailer and distributor

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Games Workshop Group PLC
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
GAW - London Stock Exchange
LOW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$6.2B
$149.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
71.9%
31.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
41%
12.1%
Net margin (TTM)
30.4%
8.1%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Leisure
Home Improvement
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)
Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Weak
Moat score
87 / 100
48 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Demand, Network, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-05
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Supply Chain Control

Games Workshop Group PLC strengths

IP Choke PointBrand TrustEcosystem ComplementsService Field NetworkInstalled Base ConsumablesContent Rights CurrencyLong Term Contracts

Lowe's Companies, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityOperational ExcellenceScope EconomiesHabit Default

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%

Lowe's Companies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)

Competitive

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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