VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Otis Worldwide Corporation vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

Otis Worldwide Corporation

OTIS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$62.7B
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
67/ 100

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

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The Sherwin-Williams Company

SHW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$80.4B
SectorMaterials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 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 Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for Otis Worldwide Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Otis Worldwide Corporation has 2 segments (62.4% in Service); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Otis Worldwide Corporation has 7 moat types across 2 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Otis Worldwide Corporation

Service

Market

Elevator and escalator maintenance, repair and modernization services

Geography

Global

Customer

Building owners, facility managers, housing associations, government agencies

Role

Service provider / modernizer

Revenue share

62.4%

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Paint Stores Group

Market

Company-operated paint & coatings retail (architectural + related products)

Geography

United States, Canada, Caribbean

Customer

Professional contractors and DIY homeowners

Role

Manufacturer-owned retail / distribution

Revenue share

57.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Otis Worldwide Corporation
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
OTIS - New York Stock Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$62.7B
$80.4B
Sector
Industrials
Materials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Service
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Competitive
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
67 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-26
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustService Field Network

Otis Worldwide Corporation strengths

Design In QualificationOperational ExcellenceInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsData Workflow Lockin

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Otis Worldwide Corporation segments

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New Equipment

Competitive

37.6%

Service

Competitive

62.4%

The Sherwin-Williams Company segments

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Paint Stores Group

Quasi-Monopoly

57.1%

Consumer Brands Group

Oligopoly

13.5%

Performance Coatings Group

Oligopoly

29.4%

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Curation & Accuracy

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