VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

Graco Inc. vs Marriott International, Inc.

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

Graco Inc.

GGG · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$13.8B

Gross margin (TTM)52.3%

Operating margin (TTM)26.6%

Net margin (TTM)22.7%

SectorIndustrials

IndustryIndustrial - Machinery

CountryUS

Data as of2026-01-05

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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Marriott International, Inc.

MAR · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$83.5B

Gross margin (TTM)21.7%

Operating margin (TTM)15.9%

Net margin (TTM)10.1%

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: Marriott International, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for Graco Inc.).
Segment focus: Graco Inc. has 3 segments (49.4% in Contractor); Marriott International, Inc. has 2 segments.
Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
Moat breadth: Graco Inc. has 7 moat types across 2 domains; Marriott International, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Graco Inc.

Contractor

Market

Professional and prosumer paint/coatings application equipment (airless sprayers, texture sprayers, line stripers, plural-component proportioners)

Geography

Global

Customer

Professional contractors and trades; DIY consumers via retail channels

Role

Equipment OEM / brand owner

Revenue share

49.4%

Marriott International, Inc.

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Market

Branded hotel franchising & management platform (including loyalty and reservation systems)

Geography

U.S. & Canada

Customer

Two-sided: travelers (guests) and hotel owners (franchisees/owners of managed properties)

Role

Brand owner / franchisor / manager; operator of reservation, loyalty, and marketing systems

Side-by-side metrics

Graco Inc.

Marriott International, Inc.

Ticker / Exchange

GGG - New York Stock Exchange

MAR - NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)

$13.8B

$83.5B

Gross margin (TTM)

52.3%

21.7%

Operating margin (TTM)

26.6%

15.9%

Net margin (TTM)

22.7%

10.1%

Sector

Industrials

Consumer

Industry

Industrial - Machinery

Travel Lodging

HQ country

Primary segment

Contractor

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Market structure

Oligopoly

Competitive

Market share

n/a

16%-18% (reported)

HHI estimate

n/a

Pricing power

Moderate

Moat score

67 / 100

72 / 100

Moat domains

Demand, Supply

Demand, Network, Supply

Last update

2026-01-05

2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Graco Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceService Field NetworkDesign In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesScope Economies

Marriott International, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Graco Inc. segments

Full profile >

Contractor

Oligopoly

49.4%

Industrial

Oligopoly

43.1%

Expansion Markets

Competitive

7.5%

Marriott International, Inc. segments

Full profile >

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

International Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

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Curation & Accuracy

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