VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

The Sherwin-Williams Company vs Thomson Reuters Corporation

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)$80.4B
SectorMaterials
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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Thomson Reuters Corporation

TRI · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryCA
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
84/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score: both at 84 / 100.
  • Segment focus: The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group); Thomson Reuters Corporation has 5 segments (40.1% in Legal Professionals).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Duopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Thomson Reuters Corporation has 4 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%

Thomson Reuters Corporation

Legal Professionals

Market

Legal research and legal workflow software

Geography

Global

Customer

Law firms, corporate legal departments, and governments

Role

Subscription software + proprietary legal content

Revenue share

40.1%

Side-by-side metrics

The Sherwin-Williams Company
Thomson Reuters Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
TRI - Toronto Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$80.4B
n/a
Sector
Materials
Industrials
HQ country
US
CA
Primary segment
Paint Stores Group
Legal Professionals
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Duopoly
Market share
69.4% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
84 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlService Field NetworkScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Thomson Reuters Corporation strengths

Data Workflow LockinRegulated Standards PipeScale Economies Unit Cost

Segment mix

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%

Thomson Reuters Corporation segments

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Legal Professionals

Duopoly

40.1%

Corporates

Oligopoly

25.3%

Tax & Accounting Professionals

Oligopoly

16%

Reuters News

Oligopoly

11.4%

Global Print

Competitive

7.1%

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