VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Siemens Healthineers AG vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

Siemens Healthineers AG

SHL · XETRA

Market cap (USD)
SectorHealthcare
CountryDE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
68/ 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 68 / 100 for Siemens Healthineers AG).
  • Segment focus: Siemens Healthineers AG has 4 segments (54.6% in Imaging); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Siemens Healthineers AG has 8 moat types across 3 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Siemens Healthineers AG

Imaging

Market

Diagnostic medical imaging equipment and related software/services (MRI, CT, X-ray, molecular imaging, ultrasound)

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, and integrated delivery networks

Role

OEM + digital platform and service provider

Revenue share

54.6%

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

Siemens Healthineers AG
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
SHL - XETRA
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$80.4B
Sector
Healthcare
Materials
HQ country
DE
US
Primary segment
Imaging
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
68 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Network
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkSwitching Costs General

Siemens Healthineers AG strengths

Data Workflow LockinCapex Knowhow ScaleLong Term ContractsInstalled Base ConsumablesDesign In QualificationEcosystem Complements

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlBrand TrustScope EconomiesCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Siemens Healthineers AG segments

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Imaging

Oligopoly

54.6%

Diagnostics

Oligopoly

18.7%

Varian

Oligopoly

17.6%

Advanced Therapies

Oligopoly

9.1%

The Sherwin-Williams Company segments

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Paint Stores Group

Quasi-Monopoly

57.1%

Consumer Brands Group

Oligopoly

13.5%

Performance Coatings Group

Oligopoly

29.4%

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Curation & Accuracy

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