WSO vs BLD Comparison

Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.

TopBuild Corp is an installer and distributor of insulation products. Its operating segments are: Installation Services and Specialty Distribution. The Installation Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, installs insulation, commercial roofing, and other building products like glass and windows, rain gutters, doors, etc, mainly in the residential new construction market. The Specialty Distribution segment distributes building and mechanical insulation, insulation accessories, and other building product materials for the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. In addition to insulation and accessories, it distributes rain gutters, closet shelving, roofing materials, and other items. Geographically, the firm mainly operates in the U.S. and, to a lesser extent, in Canada.