VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions vs United Rentals, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions
RMS · Euronext Paris
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View RMS analysisUnited Rentals, Inc.
URI · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View URI analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions leads (79 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for United Rentals, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions has 7 segments (42.6% in Leather Goods and Saddlery); United Rentals, Inc. has 2 segments (70.7% in General Rentals).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions has 5 moat types across 2 domains; United Rentals, Inc. has 9 across 3.
Primary market context
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions
Leather Goods and Saddlery
Ultra-premium leather goods and luxury handbags
Global
Affluent consumers
Brand owner, artisan manufacturer, direct retailer
42.6%
United Rentals, Inc.
General Rentals
Construction & industrial equipment rental (general line)
United States and Canada
Construction and industrial companies, manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners
Equipment rental provider / fleet operator
70.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions strengths
United Rentals, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions segments
Full profile >Leather Goods and Saddlery
Oligopoly
Ready-to-wear and Accessories
Competitive
Silk and Textiles
Competitive
Other Hermes sectors (Jewelry, Home, etc.)
Competitive
Perfume and Beauty
Competitive
Watches
Competitive
Other products (Third-party production)
Competitive
United Rentals, Inc. segments
Full profile >General Rentals
Competitive
Specialty
Competitive
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