VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. vs L'Oreal S.A.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
MMC · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View MMC analysisL'Oreal S.A.
OR · Euronext Paris
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Comparison highlights
- Moat score gap: L'Oreal S.A. leads (80 / 100 vs 65 / 100 for Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has 2 segments (62.8% in Risk and Insurance Services); L'Oreal S.A. has 4 segments (37% in Consumer Products Division).
- Moat breadth: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; L'Oreal S.A. has 7 across 3.
Primary market context
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Risk and Insurance Services
Insurance brokerage, risk advisory, and reinsurance brokerage/services
Global
Enterprises, public entities, associations, and individuals (via broker/agent channels)
Intermediary + advisor (insurance/reinsurance market intermediary)
62.8%
L'Oreal S.A.
Consumer Products Division
Mass-market beauty & personal care (skincare, haircare, makeup, hygiene)
Global
Consumers via mass retail, drugstores, supermarkets, and e-commerce
Brand owner / marketer / manufacturer
37%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. strengths
L'Oreal S.A. strengths
Segment mix
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. segments
Full profile >Risk and Insurance Services
Oligopoly
Consulting
Competitive
L'Oreal S.A. segments
Full profile >Consumer Products Division
Oligopoly
L'Oreal Luxe Division
Oligopoly
Dermatological Beauty Division
Oligopoly
Professional Products Division
Oligopoly
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