VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. vs Wolters Kluwer N.V.

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)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
63/ 100

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Wolters Kluwer N.V.

WKL · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$23.9B
SectorIndustrials
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
73/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Wolters Kluwer N.V. leads (73 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 2 segments (52% in DIY Aftermarket Retail); Wolters Kluwer N.V. has 5 segments (26.8% in Health).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 7 moat types across 2 domains; Wolters Kluwer N.V. has 6 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%

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

Health

Market

Clinical decision support and clinical drug information solutions (point-of-care) for healthcare providers

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals/health systems, clinicians, payers, and academic institutions

Role

Software + expert content provider

Revenue share

26.8%

Side-by-side metrics

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
Wolters Kluwer N.V.
Ticker / Exchange
ORLY - Nasdaq Global Select Market
WKL - Euronext Amsterdam
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$23.9B
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
HQ country
US
NL
Primary segment
DIY Aftermarket Retail
Health
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
85%-90% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
63 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. strengths

Supply Chain ControlPhysical Network DensityHabit DefaultScope EconomiesService Field NetworkProcurement Inertia

Wolters Kluwer N.V. strengths

Data Workflow LockinSuite BundlingCompliance AdvantageSwitching Costs GeneralLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. segments

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DIY Aftermarket Retail

Oligopoly

52%

Professional (B2B) Aftermarket Distribution

Competitive

48%

Wolters Kluwer N.V. segments

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Health

Oligopoly

26.8%

Tax & Accounting

Oligopoly

26.4%

Financial & Corporate Compliance

Oligopoly

20.8%

Legal & Regulatory

Oligopoly

16%

Corporate Performance & ESG

Competitive

10.1%

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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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