VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Honeywell International Inc. vs Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

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

Honeywell International Inc.

HON · The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Market cap (USD)$127.7B
Gross margin (TTM)37.1%
Operating margin (TTM)19.3%
Net margin (TTM)15.1%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConglomerates
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
58/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

TXRH · NASDAQ Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$11.6B
Gross margin (TTM)16.7%
Operating margin (TTM)8.9%
Net margin (TTM)7.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustryRestaurants
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
66/ 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: Texas Roadhouse, Inc. leads (66 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Honeywell International Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Honeywell International Inc. has 4 segments (40.2% in Aerospace Technologies); Texas Roadhouse, Inc. has 3 segments (93.8% in Texas Roadhouse).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Honeywell International Inc. has 9 moat types across 2 domains; Texas Roadhouse, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Honeywell International Inc.

Aerospace Technologies

Market

Aerospace systems, avionics, propulsion & aftermarket MRO services

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/operators, defense & space contractors

Role

Tier-1 supplier + aftermarket service provider

Revenue share

40.2%

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

Texas Roadhouse

Market

Casual dining steakhouse restaurants

Geography

United States (plus international via franchise)

Customer

Consumers

Role

Restaurant operator & franchisor

Revenue share

93.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Honeywell International Inc.
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
HON - The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
TXRH - NASDAQ Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
$127.7B
$11.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
37.1%
16.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.3%
8.9%
Net margin (TTM)
15.1%
7.5%
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Conglomerates
Restaurants
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Aerospace Technologies
Texas Roadhouse
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
58 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustIP Choke Point

Honeywell International Inc. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesRegulated Standards PipeData Workflow LockinSuite BundlingSwitching Costs GeneralDesign In QualificationLong Term Contracts

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceHabit Default

Segment mix

Honeywell International Inc. segments

Full profile >

Aerospace Technologies

Oligopoly

40.2%

Industrial Automation

Competitive

26.1%

Building Automation

Oligopoly

17%

Energy and Sustainability Solutions

Oligopoly

16.7%

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. segments

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Texas Roadhouse

Competitive

93.8%

Bubba's 33

Competitive

5.6%

Other (Jaggers + retail initiatives)

Competitive

0.6%

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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).

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