VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. vs TMX Group Limited

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

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

MLM · NYSE

Market cap (USD)$38.7B
Gross margin (TTM)29.9%
Operating margin (TTM)23.4%
Net margin (TTM)17.4%
SectorMaterials
IndustryConstruction Materials
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
78/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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TMX Group Limited

X · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$14.4B
Gross margin (TTM)59.3%
Operating margin (TTM)38.7%
Net margin (TTM)23.8%
SectorFinancials
IndustryFinancial - Data & Stock Exchanges
CountryCA
Data as of2026-01-03
Moat score
70/ 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: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. leads (78 / 100 vs 70 / 100 for TMX Group Limited).
  • Segment focus: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has 3 segments (52.4% in East Group); TMX Group Limited has 9 segments (16.1% in Trayport energy trading workflow software and network).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; TMX Group Limited has 12 across 5.

Primary market context

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

East Group

Market

Construction aggregates and asphalt products (crushed stone, sand & gravel; asphalt) in local/regional markets

Geography

United States (East/Southeast and adjacent regions)

Customer

Infrastructure agencies, construction contractors, and downstream materials producers (asphalt/ready-mix)

Role

Quarry/mining operator and building materials producer/distributor

Revenue share

52.4%

TMX Group Limited

Trayport energy trading workflow software and network

Market

Wholesale energy trading workflow software and network connectivity

Geography

Europe-centric, with global customers

Customer

Energy traders, brokers, exchanges/venues

Role

Interoperability hub / workflow platform

Revenue share

16.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
TMX Group Limited
Ticker / Exchange
MLM - NYSE
X - Toronto Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$38.7B
$14.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
29.9%
59.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.4%
38.7%
Net margin (TTM)
17.4%
23.8%
Sector
Materials
Financials
Industry
Construction Materials
Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
HQ country
US
CA
Primary segment
East Group
Trayport energy trading workflow software and network
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
78 / 100
70 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Financial
Legal, Network, Demand, Supply, Financial
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-03

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Benchmark Pricing Power

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityGeographic NaturalCapex Knowhow Scale

TMX Group Limited strengths

Concession LicenseTwo Sided NetworkBrand TrustSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance AdvantageScale Economies Unit CostClearing SettlementRegulated Standards PipeInteroperability HubDistribution ControlData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. segments

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East Group

Oligopoly

52.4%

West Group

Oligopoly

40.9%

Specialties (formerly Magnesia Specialties)

Oligopoly

6.7%

TMX Group Limited segments

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TSX & TSXV listing and sustaining fees

Oligopoly

10.8%

Issuer services (TSX Trust and TMX Newsfile)

Competitive

7.9%

Equities and fixed income trading venues (TSX, TSXV, TSX Alpha, Shorcan)

Oligopoly

8.8%

Post-trade clearing, settlement and depository (CDS / CDSX)

Quasi-Monopoly

8.6%

Canadian listed derivatives trading and clearing (Montreal Exchange + CDCC, excl. BOX)

Quasi-Monopoly

12.9%

U.S. equity options exchange (BOX)

Competitive

9.6%

Trayport energy trading workflow software and network

Oligopoly

16.1%

TMX Datalinx market data and co-location

Quasi-Monopoly

15.8%

TMX VettaFi indexing, ETF analytics, and digital distribution

Oligopoly

9.5%

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