VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

James Hardie Industries plc vs Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

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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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

ZBH · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
72/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: James Hardie Industries plc leads (74 / 100 vs 72 / 100 for Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: James Hardie Industries plc has 4 segments (64.2% in Siding & Trim); Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. has 4 segments (41.3% in Knees).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: James Hardie Industries plc has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. has 7 across 5.

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%

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

Knees

Market

Knee reconstruction implants (primary, partial, revision) plus associated instruments and orthopedic robotics/navigation

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers

Role

OEM manufacturer

Revenue share

41.3%

Side-by-side metrics

James Hardie Industries plc
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
JHX - ASX
ZBH - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Materials
Healthcare
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Siding & Trim
Knees
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
88%-92% (estimated)
30.1% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
2,265
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
74 / 100
72 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal, Financial, Network
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-23

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

James Hardie Industries plc strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleBrand TrustLong Term ContractsOperational ExcellenceDistribution Control

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationService Field NetworkRegulated Standards PipeBenchmark Pricing PowerScope EconomiesEcosystem ComplementsData Workflow Lockin

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%

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. segments

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Knees

Oligopoly

41.3%

Hips

Oligopoly

26%

S.E.T. (Sports Medicine, Extremities, Trauma, CMFT)

Competitive

24.3%

Technology & Data, Bone Cement and Surgical

Oligopoly

8.3%

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