VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

The Sherwin-Williams Company vs Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

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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Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

TXRH · NASDAQ Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$11.6B
Gross margin (TTM)16.7%
Operating margin (TTM)8.9%
Net margin (TTM)7.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustryRestaurants
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
66/ 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: The Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Texas Roadhouse, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group); Texas Roadhouse, Inc. has 3 segments (93.8% in Texas Roadhouse).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Texas Roadhouse, Inc. 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%

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

Texas Roadhouse

Market

Casual dining steakhouse restaurants

Geography

United States (plus international via franchise)

Customer

Consumers

Role

Restaurant operator & franchisor

Revenue share

93.8%

Side-by-side metrics

The Sherwin-Williams Company
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
TXRH - NASDAQ Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
$82.5B
$11.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
48.9%
16.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.9%
8.9%
Net margin (TTM)
11.1%
7.5%
Sector
Materials
Consumer
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Restaurants
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Paint Stores Group
Texas Roadhouse
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Competitive
Market share
69.4% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
84 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Distribution ControlService Field NetworkScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceHabit DefaultIP Choke Point

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%

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. segments

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Texas Roadhouse

Competitive

93.8%

Bubba's 33

Competitive

5.6%

Other (Jaggers + retail initiatives)

Competitive

0.6%

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