VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Waste Management, Inc. vs Zoetis Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Waste Management, Inc.
WM · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View WM analysisZoetis Inc.
ZTS · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Comparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Waste Management, Inc. leads (79 / 100 vs 73 / 100 for Zoetis Inc.).
- Segment focus: Waste Management, Inc. has 4 segments (82.2% in Collection and Disposal); Zoetis Inc. has 3 segments (67.8% in Companion Animal Products).
- Moat breadth: Waste Management, Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Zoetis Inc. has 9 across 3.
Primary market context
Waste Management, Inc.
Collection and Disposal
Municipal, commercial, and industrial solid waste collection, transfer, and landfill disposal
North America (primarily US and Canada)
Municipalities and end-customers (residential, commercial, industrial) via direct and contract channels
Integrated hauler + transfer + landfill owner/operator
82.2%
Zoetis Inc.
Companion Animal Products
Companion animal veterinary medicines, vaccines and diagnostics
Global
Veterinarians, veterinary clinics, pet owners (via prescription/retail)
Manufacturer and marketer
67.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Waste Management, Inc. strengths
Zoetis Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Waste Management, Inc. segments
Full profile >Collection and Disposal
Oligopoly
Recycling Processing and Sales
Competitive
WM Renewable Energy
Competitive
WM Healthcare Solutions
Oligopoly
Zoetis Inc. segments
Full profile >Companion Animal Products
Oligopoly
Livestock Products
Oligopoly
Client Supply Services & Human Health
Competitive
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