VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

Marriott International, Inc. vs Sika AG

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

Marriott International, Inc.

MAR · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$88.1B
Gross margin (TTM)21.7%
Operating margin (TTM)15.9%
Net margin (TTM)10.1%
SectorConsumer
IndustryTravel Lodging
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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Sika AG

SIKA · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33B
Gross margin (TTM)—
Operating margin (TTM)—
Net margin (TTM)—
SectorMaterials
Industry—
CountryCH
Data as of2026-01-11
Moat score
69/ 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 69 / 100 for Sika AG).
  • Segment focus: Marriott International, Inc. has 2 segments; Sika AG has 2 segments (85.5% in Construction).
  • Moat breadth: Marriott International, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Sika AG has 6 across 3.

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

Sika AG

Construction

Market

Construction chemicals and building finishing systems (concrete admixtures, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, repair, sealants/adhesives)

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B: contractors, installers, distributors/building-material channels, ready-mix and concrete producers, asset owners

Role

Specialty chemicals manufacturer + system provider (specification + application support)

Revenue share

85.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Marriott International, Inc.
Sika AG
Ticker / Exchange
MAR - NASDAQ
SIKA - SIX Swiss Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$88.1B
$33B
Gross margin (TTM)
21.7%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
15.9%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
10.1%
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Materials
Industry
Travel Lodging
n/a
HQ country
US
CH
Primary segment
U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Construction
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
16%-18% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
72 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Supply
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-11

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Marriott International, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkDistribution ControlLong Term Contracts

Sika AG strengths

Physical Network DensityService Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageCapex Knowhow ScaleDesign In Qualification

Segment mix

Marriott International, Inc. segments

Full profile >

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

International Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

Sika AG segments

Full profile >

Construction

Competitive

85.5%

Automotive & Industry

Oligopoly

14.5%

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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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