VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Air Liquide S.A. vs BRP Inc.

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

Air Liquide S.A.

AI · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$91.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorMaterials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
CountryFR
Data as of2026-01-08
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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BRP Inc.

DOO · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$7.2B
Gross margin (TTM)21.8%
Operating margin (TTM)6.2%
Net margin (TTM)0.3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryAuto - Recreational Vehicles
CountryCA
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
74/ 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: BRP Inc. leads (74 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Air Liquide S.A.).
  • Segment focus: Air Liquide S.A. has 6 segments (44% in Industrial Merchant); BRP Inc. has 4 segments (55% in Powersports - Year-Round Products).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Air Liquide S.A. has 12 moat types across 3 domains; BRP Inc. has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

Air Liquide S.A.

Industrial Merchant

Market

Merchant industrial and medical gases distribution (cylinders, bulk liquids) plus related equipment and services

Geography

Global (local/regional distribution markets)

Customer

SMEs and mid-market industrial customers, contractors, labs, and public sector buyers

Role

Distributor + producer (last-mile logistics, cylinder assets, bulk delivery)

Revenue share

44%

BRP Inc.

Powersports - Year-Round Products

Market

ATV and recreational/utility side-by-side vehicles (SSV/UTV); 3-wheeled on-road vehicles

Geography

Global (heavy North America exposure)

Customer

Consumers and utility/commercial users

Role

OEM

Revenue share

55%

Side-by-side metrics

Air Liquide S.A.
BRP Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AI - Euronext Paris
DOO - Toronto Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$91.6B
$7.2B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
21.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
6.2%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
0.3%
Sector
Materials
Consumer
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Auto - Recreational Vehicles
HQ country
FR
CA
Primary segment
Industrial Merchant
Powersports - Year-Round Products
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
58 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-08
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlDesign In Qualification

Air Liquide S.A. strengths

Long Term ContractsPhysical Network DensityScale Economies Unit CostOperational ExcellenceService Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageSupply Chain ControlIP Choke PointCapex Knowhow ScaleScope Economies

BRP Inc. strengths

Brand TrustInstalled Base Consumables

Segment mix

Air Liquide S.A. segments

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Large Industries

Oligopoly

26%

Industrial Merchant

Competitive

44%

Healthcare

Competitive

16%

Electronics

Oligopoly

9%

Engineering & Construction

Competitive

2%

Global Markets & Technologies

Competitive

3%

BRP Inc. segments

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Powersports - Year-Round Products

Oligopoly

55%

Powersports - Seasonal Products

Oligopoly

30.3%

Powersports - Parts, Accessories & Apparel; OEM Engines & Gearboxes

Competitive

14.7%

Marine Boats Businesses (Divestiture/Discontinued)

Competitive

n/a

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Curation & Accuracy

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