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Whirlpool Corp
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Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

6.3B USD

Industry

Consumer products

Whirlpool Corporation's story is one of persistent evolution and a relentless drive for innovation. Founded in 1911 as Upton Machine Company in St. Joseph, Michigan, it began by producing electric-powered wringer washers, a novel concept during a time when most households were tethered to manual labor-intensive laundry practices. The company experienced growth spurts by leveraging strategic acquisitions and integrating cutting-edge technology into its product lines. Today, Whirlpool has transformed into a global powerhouse in the home appliance sector, offering a diverse portfolio that includes refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and cooking appliances. These products are not just sold under its flagship brand but also under a family of brands such as Maytag, KitchenAid, and Amana, catering to a wide spectrum of consumers across over 100 countries. Whirlpool generates revenue primarily through the design, production, and sale of its home appliances, which are distributed in both retail and direct-to-consumer channels. The company capitalizes on understanding and anticipating consumer needs, investing heavily in research and development to infuse its products with advanced features such as energy efficiency, smart home technology, and aesthetic design. Beyond just selling appliances, Whirlpool is anchored to a comprehensive aftersales service model, offering warranties, repairs, and replacement parts, ensuring customer loyalty and continued engagement. This blend of innovative product offerings and solid customer support allows Whirlpool to maintain a leading edge in a fiercely competitive industry.

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Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

Our research into Economic Moat performance spans the past 10 years and focuses on companies with a wide economic moat. For this analysis, we calculated the average stock price returns of these companies, comparing them to the performance of the S&P 500 index over the same period.

The results were compelling: wide moat stocks achieved a remarkable +645% average return, compared to +188% for the broader market. This difference highlights the long-term benefits of investing in businesses that can maintain their market position and pricing power over time.

Note: This research does not account for survivorship bias. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Determining whether a company has an economic moat requires both a deep dive into financial metrics and a qualitative assessment of its competitive position. Our analysts conduct a rigorous evaluation that focuses on identifying structural advantages that enable a company to sustain profitability and defend its market share over the long term.

The process begins with an analysis of a company’s historical financial performance. We assess how consistently the company has generated returns above its cost of capital and whether those returns have been stable or improving. However, financial performance alone doesn’t reveal the full picture. To understand the sources of these advantages, we evaluate five key drivers of economic moats:

Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

By examining these factors in combination with a company’s financial performance and market positioning, we classify each company into one of three categories:

This rigorous evaluation ensures that our moat ratings are both comprehensive and reliable, giving investors the tools they need to make well-informed, long-term decisions.

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