VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Sony Group Corporation vs Lifco AB (publ)

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

Sony Group Corporation

6758 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$24.7T
Gross margin (TTM)29.1%
Operating margin (TTM)11.3%
Net margin (TTM)9.2%
SectorConsumer
IndustryConsumer Electronics
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
75/ 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.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Sony Group Corporation leads (75 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Lifco AB (publ)).
  • Segment focus: Sony Group Corporation has 5 segments (37.8% in Game & Network Services); Lifco AB (publ) has 3 segments (51.2% in Systems Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Sony Group Corporation has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Lifco AB (publ) has 8 across 2.

Primary market context

Sony Group Corporation

Game & Network Services

Market

Console gaming platforms and associated network services

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (players) and game developers/publishers

Role

Platform owner + publisher + hardware OEM

Revenue share

37.8%

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

Sony Group Corporation
Lifco AB (publ)
Ticker / Exchange
6758 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
LIFCO-B - Nasdaq Stockholm
Market cap (USD)
$24.7T
$152.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
29.1%
43.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
11.3%
18.4%
Net margin (TTM)
9.2%
12.8%
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Conglomerates
HQ country
JP
SE
Primary segment
Game & Network Services
Systems Solutions
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
75 / 100
58 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Legal, Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlBrand TrustCapex Knowhow Scale

Sony Group Corporation strengths

Two Sided NetworkEcosystem ComplementsContent Rights CurrencyReputation ReviewsLearning Curve Yield

Lifco AB (publ) strengths

Service Field NetworkInstalled Base ConsumablesData Workflow LockinDesign In QualificationOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Sony Group Corporation segments

Full profile >

Game & Network Services

Oligopoly

37.8%

Music

Oligopoly

15.1%

Pictures

Oligopoly

12.5%

Entertainment, Technology & Services

Competitive

19.6%

Imaging & Sensing Solutions

Quasi-Monopoly

14.2%

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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