Buy Hold Sell: Are the moats around these 4 ASX stocks still holding? (Plus 2 the pros say are)

Buy Hold Sell, by Livewire Markets · Oct 15, 2026 · 15m

I’ve always been fond of the phrase "wide economic moats." Beyond the jargon, it calls to mind heroic battles, impenetrable fortresses, and all manner of defence tactics and strategies.

While modern companies may not be dodging a rain of arrows or pouring hot oil from the parapets, they are defending their turf against an onslaught of AI disruption, geopolitical shockwaves, sticky inflation and market volatility.

To survive in today's market, a moat is made from three core pillars. Consistent High Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), strong pricing power, and a rock solid balance sheet.

For…