VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

W.W. Grainger, Inc. vs Prologis, Inc.

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

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

GWW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
65/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Prologis, Inc.

PLD · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorReal Estate
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
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: Prologis, Inc. leads (67 / 100 vs 65 / 100 for W.W. Grainger, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: W.W. Grainger, Inc. has 3 segments (79.9% in High-Touch Solutions N.A.); Prologis, Inc. has 2 segments (91.8% in Real Estate (Rental Operations and Development)).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: W.W. Grainger, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Prologis, Inc. has 7 across 4.

Primary market context

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

High-Touch Solutions N.A.

Market

MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) products distribution and value-added inventory/procurement solutions

Geography

North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico)

Customer

Mid-size and large businesses with complex purchasing operations; also government and institutions

Role

Distributor / wholesaler + onsite inventory services

Revenue share

79.9%

Prologis, Inc.

Real Estate (Rental Operations and Development)

Market

Logistics/industrial real estate leasing & development

Geography

Global

Customer

Logistics users (retail, e-commerce, 3PL, manufacturing)

Role

Owner/operator/developer (landlord)

Revenue share

91.8%

Side-by-side metrics

W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Prologis, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
GWW - New York Stock Exchange
PLD - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Real Estate
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
High-Touch Solutions N.A.
Real Estate (Rental Operations and Development)
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
65 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Supply, Legal, Financial, Demand
Last update
2026-01-01
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scale Economies Unit Cost

W.W. Grainger, Inc. strengths

Service Field NetworkData Workflow LockinScope EconomiesOperational Excellence

Prologis, Inc. strengths

Geographic NaturalPermits Rights Of WayCost Of Capital AdvantageLong Term ContractsProcurement InertiaReputation Reviews

Segment mix

W.W. Grainger, Inc. segments

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High-Touch Solutions N.A.

Competitive

79.9%

Endless Assortment

Competitive

18.3%

Other (Cromwell U.K. + captive insurance)

Competitive

1.8%

Prologis, Inc. segments

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Real Estate (Rental Operations and Development)

Competitive

91.8%

Strategic Capital (co-investment ventures / investment management)

Competitive

8.2%

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Curation & Accuracy

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