VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Nabtesco Corporation vs Lifco AB (publ)

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

Nabtesco Corporation

6268 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$474.6B
Gross margin (TTM)28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)6.6%
Net margin (TTM)5.1%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
91/ 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: Nabtesco Corporation leads (91 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Lifco AB (publ)).
  • Segment focus: Nabtesco Corporation has 4 segments (34.2% in Component Solutions Business); Lifco AB (publ) has 3 segments (51.2% in Systems Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Nabtesco Corporation has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Lifco AB (publ) has 8 across 2.

Primary market context

Nabtesco Corporation

Component Solutions Business

Market

Precision reduction gears (RV reducers) for industrial robot joints

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial robot manufacturers (OEMs)

Role

Precision motion-control component supplier

Revenue share

34.2%

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

Nabtesco Corporation
Lifco AB (publ)
Ticker / Exchange
6268 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
LIFCO-B - Nasdaq Stockholm
Market cap (USD)
$474.6B
$152.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
28.7%
43.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.6%
18.4%
Net margin (TTM)
5.1%
12.8%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Conglomerates
HQ country
JP
SE
Primary segment
Component Solutions Business
Systems Solutions
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Competitive
Market share
55%-65% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
91 / 100
58 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationService Field NetworkBrand Trust

Nabtesco Corporation strengths

Learning Curve YieldCompliance Advantage

Lifco AB (publ) strengths

Distribution ControlInstalled Base ConsumablesData Workflow LockinCapex Knowhow ScaleOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Nabtesco Corporation segments

Full profile >

Component Solutions Business

Quasi-Monopoly

34.2%

Transport Solutions Business

Oligopoly

27.4%

Accessibility Solutions Business

Quasi-Monopoly

33%

Other Businesses

Quasi-Monopoly

5.4%

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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