VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Marriott International, Inc. vs Uber 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)$83.5B
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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Uber Technologies, Inc.

UBER · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$167.8B
Gross margin (TTM)39.8%
Operating margin (TTM)9.2%
Net margin (TTM)33.5%
SectorIndustrials
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
66/ 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 66 / 100 for Uber Technologies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Marriott International, Inc. has 2 segments; Uber Technologies, Inc. has 3 segments (57% in Mobility).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Marriott International, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Uber Technologies, Inc. has 4 across 2.

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

Uber Technologies, Inc.

Mobility

Market

Ride-hailing / on-demand mobility marketplaces

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (riders) and independent mobility drivers; plus transit/taxi partners in some markets

Role

Marketplace platform / demand generation / dispatch and payments

Revenue share

57%

Side-by-side metrics

Marriott International, Inc.
Uber Technologies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
MAR - NASDAQ
UBER - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$83.5B
$167.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
21.7%
39.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.9%
9.2%
Net margin (TTM)
10.1%
33.5%
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Travel Lodging
Software - Application
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Mobility
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
16%-18% (reported)
74%-78% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
6,352
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
72 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Supply
Network, Demand
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustTwo Sided Network

Marriott International, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlLong Term Contracts

Uber Technologies, Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsSuite Bundling

Segment mix

Marriott International, Inc. segments

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U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

International Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

Uber Technologies, Inc. segments

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Mobility

Oligopoly

57%

Delivery

Oligopoly

31.3%

Freight

Competitive

11.7%

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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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