VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV vs Lifco AB (publ)

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

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

ABI · Euronext Brussels

Market cap (USD)$105.4B
Gross margin (TTM)55.9%
Operating margin (TTM)25.9%
Net margin (TTM)11.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Alcoholic
CountryBE
Data as of2025-12-28
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: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV leads (75 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Lifco AB (publ)).
  • Segment focus: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 6 segments (28.6% in Middle Americas); Lifco AB (publ) has 3 segments (51.2% in Systems Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Duopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Lifco AB (publ) has 8 across 2.

Primary market context

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Middle Americas

Market

Beer and malt-based beverages (plus growing no-alcohol and Beyond Beer)

Geography

Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean (AB InBev reporting segment)

Customer

Retailers and on-premise outlets

Role

Brewer / brand owner + route-to-market operator

Revenue share

28.6%

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

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Lifco AB (publ)
Ticker / Exchange
ABI - Euronext Brussels
LIFCO-B - Nasdaq Stockholm
Market cap (USD)
$105.4B
$152.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
55.9%
43.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
25.9%
18.4%
Net margin (TTM)
11.5%
12.8%
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Beverages - Alcoholic
Conglomerates
HQ country
BE
SE
Primary segment
Middle Americas
Systems Solutions
Market structure
Duopoly
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
Demand, Supply, Network
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution ControlData Workflow Lockin

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostTwo Sided Network

Lifco AB (publ) strengths

Service Field NetworkInstalled Base ConsumablesCapex Knowhow ScaleDesign In QualificationOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV segments

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North America

Oligopoly

24.5%

Middle Americas

Duopoly

28.6%

South America

Oligopoly

20.8%

EMEA

Oligopoly

15.1%

Asia Pacific

Competitive

10.4%

Global Export & Holding Companies

Competitive

0.7%

Lifco AB (publ) segments

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Dental

Oligopoly

24.1%

Demolition & Tools

Oligopoly

24.7%

Systems Solutions

Competitive

51.2%

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