VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
HCA Healthcare, Inc. vs The Home Depot, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA · 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 HCA analysisThe Home Depot, Inc.
HD · 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 HD analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Home Depot, Inc. leads (69 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for HCA Healthcare, Inc.).
- Segment focus: HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Hospitals and related healthcare entities); The Home Depot, Inc. has 2 segments (96% in Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; The Home Depot, Inc. has 4 across 2.
Primary market context
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Hospitals and related healthcare entities
Acute care hospitals and outpatient healthcare services
United States (multi-state) and England (United Kingdom)
Patients and third-party payers
Provider operator
100%
The Home Depot, Inc.
Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)
Home improvement retail (omnichannel)
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
DIY homeowners and professional contractors
Retailer
96%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
HCA Healthcare, Inc. strengths
The Home Depot, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
HCA Healthcare, Inc. segments
Full profile >Hospitals and related healthcare entities
Oligopoly
The Home Depot, Inc. segments
Full profile >Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)
Competitive
Other - Specialty trade distribution (SRS: roofing, landscape, pool)
Competitive
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