VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

W.W. Grainger, Inc. vs Straumann Holding AG

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)$49B
Gross margin (TTM)39.1%
Operating margin (TTM)14.1%
Net margin (TTM)9.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
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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Straumann Holding AG

STMN · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorHealthcare
Industry
CountryCH
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
68/ 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: Straumann Holding AG leads (68 / 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.); Straumann Holding AG has 3 segments.
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: W.W. Grainger, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Straumann Holding AG has 7 across 3.

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%

Straumann Holding AG

Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)

Market

Dental implantology (tooth replacement and restoration solutions)

Geography

Global

Customer

Dental professionals (implantologists, oral surgeons, general dentists) and dental labs; DSOs

Role

Medical device OEM + branded implant system provider

Side-by-side metrics

W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Straumann Holding AG
Ticker / Exchange
GWW - New York Stock Exchange
STMN - SIX Swiss Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$49B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
39.1%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
14.1%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
9.8%
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Healthcare
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
n/a
HQ country
US
CH
Primary segment
High-Touch Solutions N.A.
Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
34%-36% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
65 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Network
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-10

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkData Workflow LockinScale Economies Unit Cost

W.W. Grainger, Inc. strengths

Scope EconomiesOperational Excellence

Straumann Holding AG strengths

Brand TrustTraining Org Change CostsInteroperability HubEcosystem Complements

Segment mix

W.W. Grainger, Inc. segments

Full profile >

High-Touch Solutions N.A.

Competitive

79.9%

Endless Assortment

Competitive

18.3%

Other (Cromwell U.K. + captive insurance)

Competitive

1.8%

Straumann Holding AG segments

Full profile >

Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)

Oligopoly

n/a

Orthodontics (Clear Aligner Solutions)

Oligopoly

n/a

Digital Dentistry & Prosthetics Workflow

Competitive

n/a

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