VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

L'Oreal S.A. vs The Progressive Corporation

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

L'Oreal S.A.

OR · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$193.9B
Gross margin (TTM)74.1%
Operating margin (TTM)19.5%
Net margin (TTM)14.6%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
80/ 100

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

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The Progressive Corporation

PGR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$124.8B
Gross margin (TTM)26.3%
Operating margin (TTM)15.9%
Net margin (TTM)12.6%
SectorFinancials
IndustryInsurance - Property & Casualty
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
75/ 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: L'Oreal S.A. leads (80 / 100 vs 75 / 100 for The Progressive Corporation).
  • Segment focus: L'Oreal S.A. has 4 segments (37% in Consumer Products Division); The Progressive Corporation has 2 segments (85% in Personal Lines).
  • Moat breadth: L'Oreal S.A. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; The Progressive Corporation has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

L'Oreal S.A.

Consumer Products Division

Market

Mass-market beauty & personal care (skincare, haircare, makeup, hygiene)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via mass retail, drugstores, supermarkets, and e-commerce

Role

Brand owner / marketer / manufacturer

Revenue share

37%

The Progressive Corporation

Personal Lines

Market

U.S. private passenger auto insurance (dominant) plus specialty personal lines and homeowners/renters (small portion)

Geography

United States

Customer

Individuals/households

Role

Primary insurer (P&C)

Revenue share

85%

Side-by-side metrics

L'Oreal S.A.
The Progressive Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
OR - Euronext Paris
PGR - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$193.9B
$124.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
74.1%
26.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.5%
15.9%
Net margin (TTM)
14.6%
12.6%
Sector
Consumer
Financials
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Insurance - Property & Casualty
HQ country
FR
US
Primary segment
Consumer Products Division
Personal Lines
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
16.7% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
80 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustService Field Network

L'Oreal S.A. strengths

Distribution ControlCapex Knowhow ScaleContractual ExclusivityCompliance AdvantageTraining Org Change Costs

The Progressive Corporation strengths

Learning Curve YieldSuite BundlingOperational Excellence

Segment mix

L'Oreal S.A. segments

Full profile >

Consumer Products Division

Oligopoly

37%

L'Oreal Luxe Division

Oligopoly

36%

Dermatological Beauty Division

Oligopoly

16%

Professional Products Division

Oligopoly

11%

The Progressive Corporation segments

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Personal Lines

Oligopoly

85%

Commercial Lines

Competitive

15%

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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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