VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Mastercard Incorporated vs O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

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

Mastercard Incorporated

MA · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$516.9B
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-21
Moat score
77/ 100

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

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O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

ORLY · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
63/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Mastercard Incorporated leads (77 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Mastercard Incorporated has 2 segments (61.5% in Payment Network); O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 2 segments (52% in DIY Aftermarket Retail).
  • Moat breadth: Mastercard Incorporated has 6 moat types across 3 domains; O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 7 across 2.

Primary market context

Mastercard Incorporated

Payment Network

Market

Four-party card payment network (switching, acceptance, and network-related services)

Geography

Global

Customer

Issuers, acquirers, merchants, account holders

Role

Network operator (authorization, clearing, settlement) and rules/standards steward

Revenue share

61.5%

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

DIY Aftermarket Retail

Market

Specialty automotive aftermarket parts retail (DIY channel)

Geography

United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada

Customer

Consumers (do-it-yourself vehicle owners)

Role

Specialty retailer

Revenue share

52%

Side-by-side metrics

Mastercard Incorporated
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
MA - New York Stock Exchange
ORLY - Nasdaq Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
$516.9B
n/a
Sector
Financials
Consumer
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Payment Network
DIY Aftermarket Retail
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
29.7% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
77 / 100
63 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Legal
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-21
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Mastercard Incorporated strengths

Two Sided NetworkClearing SettlementRegulated Standards PipeData Network EffectsData Workflow Lockin

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. strengths

Supply Chain ControlPhysical Network DensityHabit DefaultScope EconomiesService Field NetworkProcurement Inertia

Segment mix

Mastercard Incorporated segments

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Payment Network

Oligopoly

61.5%

Value-Added Services and Solutions

Competitive

38.5%

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. segments

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DIY Aftermarket Retail

Oligopoly

52%

Professional (B2B) Aftermarket Distribution

Competitive

48%

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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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