VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Safran vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

Safran

SAF · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: The Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Safran).
  • Segment focus: Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Safran has 8 moat types across 3 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Safran

Propulsion

Market

Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries

Role

Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)

Revenue share

50%

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

Safran
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
SAF - Euronext Paris
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$80.4B
Sector
Industrials
Materials
HQ country
FR
US
Primary segment
Propulsion
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
74 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field Network

Safran strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsCapex Knowhow ScaleRegulated Standards PipeDesign In QualificationGovernment Contracting RelationshipsOperational Excellence

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlBrand TrustScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Safran segments

Full profile >

Propulsion

Oligopoly

50%

Equipment & Defense

Oligopoly

38.9%

Aircraft Interiors

Competitive

11.1%

The Sherwin-Williams Company segments

Full profile >

Paint Stores Group

Quasi-Monopoly

57.1%

Consumer Brands Group

Oligopoly

13.5%

Performance Coatings Group

Oligopoly

29.4%

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