VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
The Home Depot, Inc. vs Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
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 analysisReckitt Benckiser Group plc
RKT · London 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 RKT analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Home Depot, Inc. leads (69 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc).
- Segment focus: The Home Depot, Inc. has 2 segments (96% in Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)); Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 3 segments (70.8% in Core Reckitt).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: The Home Depot, Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 5 across 3.
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
96%
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Core Reckitt
Branded consumer health and hygiene (self-care OTC, intimate wellness, germ protection, household care)
Global
Consumers via mass retail, e-commerce and pharmacy channels
Branded consumer goods manufacturer / brand owner
70.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
The Home Depot, Inc. strengths
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc strengths
Segment mix
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
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc segments
Full profile >Core Reckitt
Oligopoly
Essential Home
Competitive
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Oligopoly
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