VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Advantech Co., Ltd. vs Lifco AB (publ)

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

Advantech Co., Ltd.

2395 · Taiwan Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$248.8B
Gross margin (TTM)39.8%
Operating margin (TTM)16.2%
Net margin (TTM)14.6%
SectorTechnology
IndustryComputer Hardware
CountryTW
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
62/ 100

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

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Lifco AB (publ)

LIFCO-B · Nasdaq Stockholm

Market cap (USD)$152.8B
Gross margin (TTM)43.9%
Operating margin (TTM)18.4%
Net margin (TTM)12.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConglomerates
CountrySE
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
58/ 100

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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Advantech Co., Ltd. leads (62 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Lifco AB (publ)).
  • Segment focus: Advantech Co., Ltd. has 3 segments (49% in Industrial Computer and Industrial Control); Lifco AB (publ) has 3 segments (51.2% in Systems Solutions).
  • Moat breadth: Advantech Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Lifco AB (publ) has 8 across 2.

Primary market context

Advantech Co., Ltd.

Industrial Computer and Industrial Control

Market

Industrial PCs and industrial control computing (industrial automation, edge industrial computing)

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial enterprises, system integrators, and industrial OEMs

Role

Industrial computing OEM + solution integrator

Revenue share

49%

Lifco AB (publ)

Systems Solutions

Market

Niche B2B systems solutions (contract manufacturing, environmental technology, infrastructure products, special products, transportation products)

Geography

Primarily Europe; global customers where applicable

Customer

B2B OEMs and industrial customers

Role

Niche manufacturer and systems solution provider

Revenue share

51.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Advantech Co., Ltd.
Lifco AB (publ)
Ticker / Exchange
2395 - Taiwan Stock Exchange
LIFCO-B - Nasdaq Stockholm
Market cap (USD)
$248.8B
$152.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
39.8%
43.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.2%
18.4%
Net margin (TTM)
14.6%
12.8%
Sector
Technology
Industrials
Industry
Computer Hardware
Conglomerates
HQ country
TW
SE
Primary segment
Industrial Computer and Industrial Control
Systems Solutions
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
62 / 100
58 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationService Field NetworkData Workflow LockinInstalled Base Consumables

Advantech Co., Ltd. strengths

Ecosystem Complements

Lifco AB (publ) strengths

Distribution ControlCapex Knowhow ScaleBrand TrustOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Advantech Co., Ltd. segments

Full profile >

Industrial Computer and Industrial Control

Competitive

49%

Embedded Boards and Chassis

Competitive

41%

After-sales Service and Others

Competitive

10%

Lifco AB (publ) segments

Full profile >

Dental

Oligopoly

24.1%

Demolition & Tools

Oligopoly

24.7%

Systems Solutions

Competitive

51.2%

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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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