VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Stock Comparison
Greggs plc vs McDonald's Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Greggs plc
GRG · London Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
McDonald's Corporation
MCD · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View MCD analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: McDonald's Corporation leads (80 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Greggs plc).
- Segment focus: Greggs plc has 2 segments (88.4% in Retail company-managed shops); McDonald's Corporation has 3 segments (48.7% in International Operated Markets).
- Moat breadth: Greggs plc has 5 moat types across 2 domains; McDonald's Corporation has 5 across 2.
Primary market context
Greggs plc
Retail company-managed shops
UK food-to-go retail (bakery/QSR) sold through company-operated shops and delivery
United Kingdom
Consumers (end customers)
Retailer and vertically integrated manufacturer-distributor
88.4%
McDonald's Corporation
International Operated Markets
Quick-service restaurants and informal eating out (IEO)
International operated markets (e.g., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, U.K.)
Consumers (end customers) and franchisees (B2B system partners)
Franchisor / restaurant operator
48.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Greggs plc strengths
McDonald's Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Greggs plc segments
Full profile >Retail company-managed shops
Competitive
Business-to-business (franchise & wholesale)
Competitive
McDonald's Corporation segments
Full profile >U.S.
Competitive
International Operated Markets
Competitive
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate
Competitive
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