VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Stock Comparison
Rollins, Inc. vs The Sherwin-Williams Company
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Rollins, Inc.
ROL · 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 ROL analysisThe Sherwin-Williams Company
SHW · 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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Dive deeper into The Sherwin-Williams Company's moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View SHW analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 70 / 100 for Rollins, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Rollins, Inc. has 4 segments (45.3% in Residential Pest Control); 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: Rollins, Inc. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Rollins, Inc.
Residential Pest Control
Residential pest control services
Global (primarily United States)
Households
Service provider
45.3%
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Paint Stores Group
Company-operated paint & coatings retail (architectural + related products)
United States, Canada, Caribbean
Professional contractors and DIY homeowners
Manufacturer-owned retail / distribution
57.1%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Rollins, Inc. strengths
The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths
Segment mix
Rollins, Inc. segments
Full profile >Residential Pest Control
Competitive
Commercial Pest Control
Competitive
Termite & Ancillary Services
Competitive
Franchise & Other
Competitive
The Sherwin-Williams Company segments
Full profile >Paint Stores Group
Quasi-Monopoly
Consumer Brands Group
Oligopoly
Performance Coatings Group
Oligopoly
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