VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Stock Comparison

AMETEK, Inc. vs Lotus Bakeries NV

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

AMETEK, Inc.

AME · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$48.8B
Gross margin (TTM)36.2%
Operating margin (TTM)26.2%
Net margin (TTM)20.5%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
66/ 100

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

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Lotus Bakeries NV

LOTB · Euronext Brussels

Market cap (USD)$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)16.5%
Net margin (TTM)12.3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryPackaged Foods
CountryBE
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
64/ 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: AMETEK, Inc. leads (66 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Lotus Bakeries NV).
  • Segment focus: AMETEK, Inc. has 2 segments (67.1% in Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)); Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff).
  • Moat breadth: AMETEK, Inc. has 3 moat types across 1 domains; Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

AMETEK, Inc.

Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)

Market

Advanced analytical, test and measurement instruments

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (process, industrial, aerospace, medical, research)

Role

Instrument/OEM supplier

Revenue share

67.1%

Lotus Bakeries NV

Lotus Biscoff

Market

Branded caramelised biscuits (speculoos) and Biscoff spread

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via retail and away-from-home channels

Role

Brand owner and manufacturer

Revenue share

56%

Side-by-side metrics

AMETEK, Inc.
Lotus Bakeries NV
Ticker / Exchange
AME - New York Stock Exchange
LOTB - Euronext Brussels
Market cap (USD)
$48.8B
$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
36.2%
28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
26.2%
16.5%
Net margin (TTM)
20.5%
12.3%
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Packaged Foods
HQ country
US
BE
Primary segment
Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)
Lotus Biscoff
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
66 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Supply
Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow Scale

AMETEK, Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceScope Economies

Lotus Bakeries NV strengths

Brand TrustHabit DefaultCapacity MoatDistribution Control

Segment mix

AMETEK, Inc. segments

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Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)

Oligopoly

67.1%

Electromechanical Group (EMG)

Competitive

32.9%

Lotus Bakeries NV segments

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Lotus Biscoff

Oligopoly

56%

Lotus Natural Foods

Competitive

24%

Lotus Local Heroes

Competitive

20%

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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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