VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. vs The Progressive Corporation

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

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

ORLY · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$76.5B
Gross margin (TTM)51.5%
Operating margin (TTM)19.3%
Net margin (TTM)14.2%
SectorConsumer
IndustryAuto - Parts
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
63/ 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: The Progressive Corporation leads (75 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 2 segments (52% in DIY Aftermarket Retail); The Progressive Corporation has 2 segments (85% in Personal Lines).
  • Moat breadth: O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 7 moat types across 2 domains; The Progressive Corporation has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

DIY Aftermarket Retail

Market

Specialty automotive aftermarket parts retail (DIY channel)

Geography

United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada

Customer

Consumers (do-it-yourself vehicle owners)

Role

Specialty retailer

Revenue share

52%

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

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
The Progressive Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
ORLY - Nasdaq Global Select Market
PGR - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$76.5B
$124.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
51.5%
26.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.3%
15.9%
Net margin (TTM)
14.2%
12.6%
Sector
Consumer
Financials
Industry
Auto - Parts
Insurance - Property & Casualty
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
DIY Aftermarket Retail
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
63 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustService Field Network

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. strengths

Supply Chain ControlPhysical Network DensityHabit DefaultScope EconomiesProcurement Inertia

The Progressive Corporation strengths

Learning Curve YieldSuite BundlingOperational Excellence

Segment mix

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. segments

Full profile >

DIY Aftermarket Retail

Oligopoly

52%

Professional (B2B) Aftermarket Distribution

Competitive

48%

The Progressive Corporation segments

Full profile >

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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