VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Marriott International, Inc. vs Vulcan Materials Company

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

Marriott International, Inc.

MAR · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$83.6B
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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Vulcan Materials Company

VMC · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$38.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorMaterials
IndustryConstruction Materials
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
73/ 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: Vulcan Materials Company leads (73 / 100 vs 72 / 100 for Marriott International, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Marriott International, Inc. has 2 segments; Vulcan Materials Company has 3 segments (74.4% in Aggregates).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Marriott International, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Vulcan Materials Company has 5 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

Vulcan Materials Company

Aggregates

Market

Construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand & gravel)

Geography

United States (local/regional markets)

Customer

Construction contractors and public infrastructure agencies

Role

Upstream raw materials producer

Revenue share

74.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Marriott International, Inc.
Vulcan Materials Company
Ticker / Exchange
MAR - NASDAQ
VMC - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$83.6B
$38.3B
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
Construction Materials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Aggregates
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
16%-18% (reported)
8%-11% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
72 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Supply
Legal, Supply
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Marriott International, Inc. strengths

Brand TrustTwo Sided NetworkDistribution ControlLong Term Contracts

Vulcan Materials Company strengths

Permits Rights Of WayGeographic NaturalPhysical Network DensityScale Economies Unit CostSupply Chain Control

Segment mix

Marriott International, Inc. segments

Full profile >

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

International Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

Vulcan Materials Company segments

Full profile >

Aggregates

Oligopoly

74.4%

Asphalt

Competitive

16.8%

Concrete

Competitive

8.8%

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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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