VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

The Sherwin-Williams Company vs Transurban Group

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

The Sherwin-Williams Company

SHW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$82.5B
Gross margin (TTM)48.9%
Operating margin (TTM)15.9%
Net margin (TTM)11.1%
SectorMaterials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 100

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

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Transurban Group

TCL · Australian Securities Exchange

Market cap (USD)$42.6B
Gross margin (TTM)43.4%
Operating margin (TTM)39.4%
Net margin (TTM)5.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Infrastructure Operations
CountryAU
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
91/ 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: Transurban Group leads (91 / 100 vs 84 / 100 for The Sherwin-Williams Company).
  • Segment focus: The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group); Transurban Group has 4 segments (49.5% in Sydney toll roads).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Transurban Group has 3 across 3.

Primary market context

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%

Transurban Group

Sydney toll roads

Market

Urban toll-road concessions (Sydney)

Geography

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Customer

Motorists and commercial fleet operators

Role

Concessionaire / operator and developer

Revenue share

49.5%

Side-by-side metrics

The Sherwin-Williams Company
Transurban Group
Ticker / Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
TCL - Australian Securities Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$82.5B
$42.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
48.9%
43.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.9%
39.4%
Net margin (TTM)
11.1%
5.8%
Sector
Materials
Industrials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Industrial - Infrastructure Operations
HQ country
US
AU
Primary segment
Paint Stores Group
Sydney toll roads
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
69.4% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
84 / 100
91 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Legal, Financial, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlService Field NetworkBrand TrustScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Transurban Group strengths

Concession LicenseBenchmark Pricing PowerDynamic congestion pricing

Segment mix

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%

Transurban Group segments

Full profile >

Sydney toll roads

Quasi-Monopoly

49.5%

Melbourne toll roads

Quasi-Monopoly

26.5%

Brisbane toll roads

Quasi-Monopoly

16%

North America managed lanes and concessions

Quasi-Monopoly

8.1%

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