VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

James Hardie Industries plc vs The Charles Schwab Corporation

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

James Hardie Industries plc

JHX · ASX

Market cap (USD)
SectorMaterials
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 100

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

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The Charles Schwab Corporation

SCHW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
74/ 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: both at 74 / 100.
  • Segment focus: James Hardie Industries plc has 4 segments (64.2% in Siding & Trim); The Charles Schwab Corporation has 2 segments (79.4% in Investor Services).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: James Hardie Industries plc has 5 moat types across 2 domains; The Charles Schwab Corporation has 7 across 4.

Primary market context

James Hardie Industries plc

Siding & Trim

Market

North American fiber cement exterior siding & trim (plus related exterior products)

Geography

North America (primarily U.S. and Canada)

Customer

Homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, dealers/distributors, and retailers

Role

Manufacturer / branded building-products supplier

Revenue share

64.2%

The Charles Schwab Corporation

Investor Services

Market

U.S. retail brokerage, self-directed investing, and wealth management platforms

Geography

United States

Customer

Retail investors, employers, retirement plan sponsors

Role

Broker-dealer + bank + wealth manager platform

Revenue share

79.4%

Side-by-side metrics

James Hardie Industries plc
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
JHX - ASX
SCHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Materials
Financials
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Siding & Trim
Investor Services
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
88%-92% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
74 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Supply, Demand, Financial, Network
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

James Hardie Industries plc strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleLong Term ContractsOperational ExcellenceDistribution Control

The Charles Schwab Corporation strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostSuite BundlingFloat PrepaymentData Workflow LockinEcosystem ComplementsService Field Network

Segment mix

James Hardie Industries plc segments

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Siding & Trim

Quasi-Monopoly

64.2%

Deck, Rail & Accessories

Oligopoly

11.7%

Australia & New Zealand

Oligopoly

11.6%

Europe

Competitive

12.5%

The Charles Schwab Corporation segments

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Investor Services

Oligopoly

79.4%

Advisor Services

Oligopoly

20.6%

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Curation & Accuracy

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