VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Sika AG vs United Rentals, Inc.

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

Sika AG

SIKA · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorMaterials
Industry
CountryCH
Data as of2026-01-11
Moat score
69/ 100

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

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United Rentals, Inc.

URI · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$61B
Gross margin (TTM)35.9%
Operating margin (TTM)25.1%
Net margin (TTM)15.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryRental & Leasing Services
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
63/ 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: Sika AG leads (69 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for United Rentals, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Sika AG has 2 segments (85.5% in Construction); United Rentals, Inc. has 2 segments (70.7% in General Rentals).
  • Moat breadth: Sika AG has 6 moat types across 3 domains; United Rentals, Inc. has 9 across 3.

Primary market context

Sika AG

Construction

Market

Construction chemicals and building finishing systems (concrete admixtures, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, repair, sealants/adhesives)

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B: contractors, installers, distributors/building-material channels, ready-mix and concrete producers, asset owners

Role

Specialty chemicals manufacturer + system provider (specification + application support)

Revenue share

85.5%

United Rentals, Inc.

General Rentals

Market

Construction & industrial equipment rental (general line)

Geography

United States and Canada

Customer

Construction and industrial companies, manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners

Role

Equipment rental provider / fleet operator

Revenue share

70.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Sika AG
United Rentals, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
SIKA - SIX Swiss Exchange
URI - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$33B
$61B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
35.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
25.1%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
15.8%
Sector
Materials
Industrials
Industry
n/a
Rental & Leasing Services
HQ country
CH
US
Primary segment
Construction
General Rentals
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9.5%-11% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
69 / 100
63 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2026-01-11
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Physical Network DensityBrand TrustService Field NetworkCompliance Advantage

Sika AG strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleDesign In Qualification

United Rentals, Inc. strengths

Preferential Input AccessData Workflow LockinOperational ExcellenceScope EconomiesCapacity Moat

Segment mix

Sika AG segments

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Construction

Competitive

85.5%

Automotive & Industry

Oligopoly

14.5%

United Rentals, Inc. segments

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General Rentals

Competitive

70.7%

Specialty

Competitive

29.3%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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