VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc vs ResMed Inc.

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

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

RKT · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$40.7B
Gross margin (TTM)60.6%
Operating margin (TTM)19.2%
Net margin (TTM)9.3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
CountryGB
Data as of2025-12-28
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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ResMed Inc.

RMD · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$36B
Gross margin (TTM)60.1%
Operating margin (TTM)33.2%
Net margin (TTM)27.4%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
76/ 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: ResMed Inc. leads (76 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc).
  • Segment focus: Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 3 segments (70.8% in Core Reckitt); ResMed Inc. has 2 segments (87.5% in Sleep and Breathing Health).
  • Moat breadth: Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 5 moat types across 3 domains; ResMed Inc. has 7 across 2.

Primary market context

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

Core Reckitt

Market

Branded consumer health and hygiene (self-care OTC, intimate wellness, germ protection, household care)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via mass retail, e-commerce and pharmacy channels

Role

Branded consumer goods manufacturer / brand owner

Revenue share

70.8%

ResMed Inc.

Sleep and Breathing Health

Market

Sleep apnea and respiratory care devices and related consumables (PAP, masks, ventilation) plus connected monitoring services

Geography

Global

Customer

DME/HME providers, sleep clinics, hospitals, patients

Role

Medical device OEM + connected care software/data services

Revenue share

87.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
ResMed Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
RKT - London Stock Exchange
RMD - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$40.7B
$36B
Gross margin (TTM)
60.6%
60.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.2%
33.2%
Net margin (TTM)
9.3%
27.4%
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Core Reckitt
Sleep and Breathing Health
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
58%-66% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
63 / 100
76 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal, Supply
Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc strengths

Regulated Standards PipeScope EconomiesScale Economies Unit CostDesign In Qualification

ResMed Inc. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesData Workflow LockinCompliance AdvantageIP Choke PointLong Term ContractsTraining Org Change Costs

Segment mix

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc segments

Full profile >

Core Reckitt

Oligopoly

70.8%

Essential Home

Competitive

14.3%

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Oligopoly

14.9%

ResMed Inc. segments

Full profile >

Sleep and Breathing Health

Oligopoly

87.5%

Residential Care Software

Competitive

12.5%

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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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