VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

The Procter & Gamble Company vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

The Procter & Gamble Company

PG · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$338.4B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
79/ 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 79 / 100 for The Procter & Gamble Company).
  • Segment focus: The Procter & Gamble Company has 5 segments (35.1% in Fabric & Home Care); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: The Procter & Gamble Company has 4 moat types across 2 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

The Procter & Gamble Company

Fabric & Home Care

Market

Branded fabric care and home care (laundry detergents/additives, dish care, surface/home cleaning, air care)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via retail and e-commerce channels

Role

Brand owner / manufacturer

Revenue share

35.1%

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

The Procter & Gamble Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
PG - New York Stock Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$338.4B
$80.4B
Sector
Consumer
Materials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Fabric & Home Care
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
35% (reported)
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
79 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

The Procter & Gamble Company strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostInstalled Base Consumables

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Service Field NetworkScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

The Procter & Gamble Company segments

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Beauty

Oligopoly

17.8%

Grooming

Quasi-Monopoly

7.9%

Health Care

Oligopoly

14.2%

Fabric & Home Care

Oligopoly

35.1%

Baby, Feminine & Family Care

Oligopoly

24%

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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