★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Stock Comparison
The Home Depot, Inc. vs Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
The 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 analysisLowe's Companies, Inc.
LOW · New York Stock Exchange
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View LOW analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Home Depot, Inc. leads (74 / 100 vs 53 / 100 for Lowe's Companies, Inc.).
- Segment focus: The Home Depot, Inc. has 2 segments (90.4% in Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)); Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 2 segments (92.4% in Retail Home Improvement (Omnichannel)).
- Moat breadth: The Home Depot, Inc. has 2 moat types across 2 domains; Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 1 across 1.
Primary market context
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
90.4%
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Retail Home Improvement (Omnichannel)
U.S. home improvement retail and related services (DIY and Pro; omnichannel)
United States
DIY consumers and small-to-medium professional contractors
Omnichannel retailer and distributor
92.4%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
The Home Depot, Inc. strengths
Lowe's Companies, Inc. strengths
No unique moat types yet.
Segment mix
The Home Depot, Inc. segments
Full profile >Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)
Competitive
Other - Specialty trade distribution (SRS/GMS: roofing, building products, landscape, pool)
Competitive
Lowe's Companies, Inc. segments
Full profile >Retail Home Improvement (Omnichannel)
Competitive
Acquired Pro Branch Operations (FBM/ADG)
Competitive
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