VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

Masco Corporation vs Safran

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

Masco Corporation

MAS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$15.3B
Gross margin (TTM)35.4%
Operating margin (TTM)16.7%
Net margin (TTM)10.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConstruction
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
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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Safran

SAF · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$144.3B
Gross margin (TTM)30.5%
Operating margin (TTM)14.2%
Net margin (TTM)11.1%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAerospace & Defense
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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: Safran leads (74 / 100 vs 72 / 100 for Masco Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Masco Corporation has 2 segments (62% in Plumbing Products); Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Masco Corporation has 3 moat types across 3 domains; Safran has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Masco Corporation

Plumbing Products

Market

Residential plumbing fixtures and fittings (faucets, showers, valves, bath hardware, sinks) and plumbing components

Geography

North America and Europe

Customer

Home center retailers, wholesalers/distributors and online retailers; end users include plumbers, contractors, remodelers, homebuilders and consumers

Role

Branded manufacturer

Revenue share

62%

Safran

Propulsion

Market

Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries

Role

Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)

Revenue share

50%

Side-by-side metrics

Masco Corporation
Safran
Ticker / Exchange
MAS - New York Stock Exchange
SAF - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$15.3B
$144.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
35.4%
30.5%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.7%
14.2%
Net margin (TTM)
10.7%
11.1%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Construction
Aerospace & Defense
HQ country
US
FR
Primary segment
Plumbing Products
Propulsion
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
72 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-26
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Masco Corporation strengths

Brand TrustScope EconomiesContractual Exclusivity

Safran strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsCapex Knowhow ScaleRegulated Standards PipeDesign In QualificationService Field NetworkGovernment Contracting RelationshipsOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Masco Corporation segments

Full profile >

Plumbing Products

Oligopoly

62%

Decorative Architectural Products

Oligopoly

38%

Safran segments

Full profile >

Propulsion

Oligopoly

50%

Equipment & Defense

Oligopoly

38.9%

Aircraft Interiors

Competitive

11.1%

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Curation & Accuracy

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