VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

HCA Healthcare, Inc. vs RTX Corporation

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

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

HCA · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$113.8B
Gross margin (TTM)15.6%
Operating margin (TTM)15.6%
Net margin (TTM)8.6%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Care Facilities
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
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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RTX Corporation

RTX · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorIndustrials
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
69/ 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: RTX Corporation 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); RTX Corporation has 3 segments (34.8% in Pratt & Whitney).
  • Moat breadth: HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; RTX Corporation has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Hospitals and related healthcare entities

Market

Acute care hospitals and outpatient healthcare services

Geography

United States (multi-state) and England (United Kingdom)

Customer

Patients and third-party payers

Role

Provider operator

Revenue share

100%

RTX Corporation

Pratt & Whitney

Market

Aircraft engines & aftermarket services (commercial and military)

Geography

Global

Customer

Airframers, airlines, governments

Role

Engine OEM + MRO

Revenue share

34.8%

Side-by-side metrics

HCA Healthcare, Inc.
RTX Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
HCA - New York Stock Exchange
RTX - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$113.8B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
15.6%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
15.6%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
8.6%
n/a
Sector
Healthcare
Industrials
Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
n/a
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Hospitals and related healthcare entities
Pratt & Whitney
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
67 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-02

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayScope EconomiesPhysical Network DensitySwitching Costs General

RTX Corporation strengths

Design In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesRegulated Standards PipeService Field NetworkCapex Knowhow ScaleGovernment Contracting RelationshipsLong Term ContractsCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

HCA Healthcare, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Hospitals and related healthcare entities

Oligopoly

100%

RTX Corporation segments

Full profile >

Collins Aerospace

Oligopoly

32.1%

Pratt & Whitney

Oligopoly

34.8%

Raytheon

Oligopoly

32.9%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.