VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Marriott International, Inc. vs Roper Technologies, Inc.

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

Marriott International, Inc.

MAR · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
72/ 100

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

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Roper Technologies, Inc.

ROP · The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Market cap (USD)$48.5B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
67/ 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: Marriott International, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for Roper Technologies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Marriott International, Inc. has 2 segments; Roper Technologies, Inc. has 3 segments (55% in Application Software).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Marriott International, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Roper Technologies, Inc. has 7 across 4.

Primary market context

Marriott International, Inc.

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Market

Branded hotel franchising & management platform (including loyalty and reservation systems)

Geography

U.S. & Canada

Customer

Two-sided: travelers (guests) and hotel owners (franchisees/owners of managed properties)

Role

Brand owner / franchisor / manager; operator of reservation, loyalty, and marketing systems

Roper Technologies, Inc.

Application Software

Market

Vertical application software for niche end markets

Geography

Global

Customer

Businesses, institutions, and public-sector organizations

Role

Software vendor (SaaS, subscriptions, and related services)

Revenue share

55%

Side-by-side metrics

Marriott International, Inc.
Roper Technologies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
MAR - NASDAQ
ROP - The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$48.5B
Sector
Consumer
Technology
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Application Software
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
16%-18% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
72 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Supply
Demand, Legal, Financial, Network
Last update
2026-01-01
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Two Sided Network

Marriott International, Inc. strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlLong Term Contracts

Roper Technologies, Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinCompliance AdvantageNegative Working CapitalData Network EffectsDesign In QualificationSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Marriott International, Inc. segments

Full profile >

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

International Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

Roper Technologies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Application Software

Oligopoly

55%

Network Software

Oligopoly

21%

Technology Enabled Products

Competitive

24.1%

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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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