VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

The Sherwin-Williams Company vs Zoetis 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)$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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Zoetis Inc.

ZTS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$55.3B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
73/ 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 73 / 100 for Zoetis Inc.).
  • Segment focus: The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group); Zoetis Inc. has 3 segments (67.8% in Companion Animal Products).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Zoetis Inc. has 9 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%

Zoetis Inc.

Companion Animal Products

Market

Companion animal veterinary medicines, vaccines and diagnostics

Geography

Global

Customer

Veterinarians, veterinary clinics, pet owners (via prescription/retail)

Role

Manufacturer and marketer

Revenue share

67.8%

Side-by-side metrics

The Sherwin-Williams Company
Zoetis Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
ZTS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$80.4B
$55.3B
Sector
Materials
Healthcare
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Paint Stores Group
Companion Animal Products
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
69.4% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
84 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlService Field NetworkBrand TrustCompliance Advantage

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Scope EconomiesSwitching Costs General

Zoetis Inc. strengths

Regulated Standards PipeIP Choke PointInstalled Base ConsumablesCapacity MoatOperational Excellence

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%

Zoetis Inc. segments

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Companion Animal Products

Oligopoly

67.8%

Livestock Products

Oligopoly

31.3%

Client Supply Services & Human Health

Competitive

0.9%

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