VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Stock Comparison
Ulta Beauty, Inc. vs Watsco, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
ULTA · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ULTA analysisWatsco, Inc.
WSO · New York Stock Exchange
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View WSO analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Watsco, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Ulta Beauty, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Ulta Beauty, Inc. has 3 segments (94% in Beauty Products Retail); Watsco, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in HVAC/R Distribution).
- Moat breadth: Ulta Beauty, Inc. has 8 moat types across 5 domains; Watsco, Inc. has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Beauty Products Retail
U.S. beauty products retail (specialty omnichannel beauty retailer)
United States
Consumers (end-users) shopping in-store and online
Specialty retailer / distributor
94%
Watsco, Inc.
HVAC/R Distribution
HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies distribution
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico; export to Latin America/Caribbean)
Licensed HVAC and refrigeration contractors (residential & commercial)
Wholesale distributor
100%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Ulta Beauty, Inc. strengths
Watsco, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Ulta Beauty, Inc. segments
Full profile >Beauty Products Retail
Competitive
Beauty Services
Competitive
Platform Monetization (Retail Media, Credit Cards, Partner Royalties, Deferred Revenue)
Competitive
Watsco, Inc. segments
Full profile >HVAC/R Distribution
Competitive
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