VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Airbnb, Inc. vs Judges Scientific plc

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

Airbnb, Inc.

ABNB · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$84B
Gross margin (TTM)83%
Operating margin (TTM)22.7%
Net margin (TTM)22%
SectorConsumer
IndustryTravel Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
69/ 100

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

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Judges Scientific plc

JDG · London Stock Exchange - AIM

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorTechnology
Industry
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
63/ 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: Airbnb, Inc. leads (69 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Judges Scientific plc).
  • Segment focus: Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace); Judges Scientific plc has 2 segments (51.7% in Vacuum).
  • Moat breadth: Airbnb, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Judges Scientific plc has 3 across 1.

Primary market context

Airbnb, Inc.

Airbnb Marketplace

Market

Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences

Geography

Global

Customer

Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)

Role

Marketplace / platform operator

Revenue share

100%

Judges Scientific plc

Vacuum

Market

Vacuum and surface-science related instrumentation (e.g., UHV/vacuum components and systems, thin-film/surface engineering adjacent tools)

Geography

Global

Customer

Research labs and high-tech manufacturing

Role

Equipment manufacturer

Revenue share

51.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Airbnb, Inc.
Judges Scientific plc
Ticker / Exchange
ABNB - NASDAQ
JDG - London Stock Exchange - AIM
Market cap (USD)
$84B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
83%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
22.7%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
22%
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Technology
Industry
Travel Services
n/a
HQ country
US
GB
Primary segment
Airbnb Marketplace
Vacuum
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
69 / 100
63 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Financial
Demand
Last update
2025-12-25
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Airbnb, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkReputation ReviewsFloat Prepayment

Judges Scientific plc strengths

Switching Costs GeneralBuy-and-build acquisition engine

Segment mix

Airbnb, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Airbnb Marketplace

Competitive

100%

Judges Scientific plc segments

Full profile >

Materials Sciences

Competitive

48.4%

Vacuum

Competitive

51.7%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.