VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Marriott International, Inc. vs Constellation Brands, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Marriott International, Inc.
MAR · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View MAR analysisConstellation Brands, Inc.
STZ · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View STZ analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Constellation Brands, Inc. leads (76 / 100 vs 72 / 100 for Marriott International, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Marriott International, Inc. has 2 segments; Constellation Brands, Inc. has 2 segments (83.7% in Beer).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Marriott International, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Constellation Brands, Inc. has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Marriott International, Inc.
U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Branded hotel franchising & management platform (including loyalty and reservation systems)
U.S. & Canada
Two-sided: travelers (guests) and hotel owners (franchisees/owners of managed properties)
Brand owner / franchisor / manager; operator of reservation, loyalty, and marketing systems
Constellation Brands, Inc.
Beer
U.S. high-end beer (imported beer + above-premium American beer)
United States
Beer wholesalers/distributors; retailers; on-premise
Importer/producer; marketer; supplier to distributors
83.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Marriott International, Inc. strengths
Constellation Brands, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Marriott International, Inc. segments
Full profile >U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Competitive
International Lodging Platform
Competitive
Constellation Brands, Inc. segments
Full profile >Beer
Oligopoly
Wine and Spirits
Competitive
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