VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Republic Services, Inc. vs Zoetis Inc.

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

Republic Services, Inc.

RSG · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
80/ 100

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

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Zoetis Inc.

ZTS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$55.3B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
73/ 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: Republic Services, Inc. leads (80 / 100 vs 73 / 100 for Zoetis Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Republic Services, Inc. has 2 segments (88.5% in Recycling & Waste Services); Zoetis Inc. has 3 segments (67.8% in Companion Animal Products).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Republic Services, Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Zoetis Inc. has 9 across 3.

Primary market context

Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling & Waste Services

Market

Integrated non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, landfill disposal & recycling services

Geography

United States and Canada

Customer

Municipal, commercial, industrial

Role

Integrated hauler and disposal operator

Revenue share

88.5%

Zoetis Inc.

Companion Animal Products

Market

Companion animal veterinary medicines, vaccines and diagnostics

Geography

Global

Customer

Veterinarians, veterinary clinics, pet owners (via prescription/retail)

Role

Manufacturer and marketer

Revenue share

67.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Republic Services, Inc.
Zoetis Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
RSG - New York Stock Exchange
ZTS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$55.3B
Sector
Industrials
Healthcare
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Recycling & Waste Services
Companion Animal Products
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
12%-15% (implied)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
80 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capacity MoatCompliance AdvantageService Field Network

Republic Services, Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayPhysical Network DensityScope EconomiesLong Term Contracts

Zoetis Inc. strengths

Brand TrustRegulated Standards PipeIP Choke PointInstalled Base ConsumablesDistribution ControlOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Republic Services, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Recycling & Waste Services

Competitive

88.5%

Environmental Solutions

Competitive

11.5%

Zoetis Inc. segments

Full profile >

Companion Animal Products

Oligopoly

67.8%

Livestock Products

Oligopoly

31.3%

Client Supply Services & Human Health

Competitive

0.9%

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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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