VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. vs Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.

000568.SZ · Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)86.5%
Operating margin (TTM)56.5%
Net margin (TTM)42.1%
SectorConsumer
CountryCN
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
73/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

MTD · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)58.4%
Operating margin (TTM)28.6%
Net margin (TTM)21.2%
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
73/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score: both at 73 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. has 2 segments (91.5% in Mid- and high-end baijiu); Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has 3 segments (56% in Laboratory Products and Services).
  • Moat breadth: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has 5 across 3.

Primary market context

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.

Mid- and high-end baijiu

Market

Premium baijiu (strong-aroma) in China

Geography

China (primarily); limited exports

Customer

Consumers (personal consumption) and gifting/banquet channels via distributors/retail

Role

Distiller / brand owner

Revenue share

91.5%

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

Laboratory Products and Services

Market

Laboratory precision weighing (balances/scales) and adjacent lab measurement & sample-prep instruments, plus related software and services

Geography

Global

Customer

Life science, chemical, academic, and testing laboratories (end-users) via direct sales and distributors

Role

Instrument OEM / software provider / service provider

Revenue share

56%

Side-by-side metrics

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
000568.SZ - Shenzhen Stock Exchange
MTD - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
86.5%
58.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
56.5%
28.6%
Net margin (TTM)
42.1%
21.2%
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
HQ country
CN
US
Primary segment
Mid- and high-end baijiu
Laboratory Products and Services
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
25%-30% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
2,440
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
73 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Financial
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. strengths

Learning Curve YieldDistribution ControlFloat PrepaymentCapex Knowhow Scale

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinService Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. segments

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Mid- and high-end baijiu

Oligopoly

91.5%

Other baijiu (mainstream/value)

Competitive

8.2%

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. segments

Full profile >

Laboratory Products and Services

Oligopoly

56%

Industrial Products and Services

Competitive

39%

Food Retailing Products and Services

Competitive

5%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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