VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

ASML Holding N.V. vs Auto Trader Group plc

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

ASML Holding N.V.

ASML · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$422.1B
Gross margin (TTM)52.7%
Operating margin (TTM)34.9%
Net margin (TTM)29.4%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-21
Moat score
76/ 100

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

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Auto Trader Group plc

AUTO · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorCommunication Services
Industry
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
96/ 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: Auto Trader Group plc leads (96 / 100 vs 76 / 100 for ASML Holding N.V.).
  • Segment focus: ASML Holding N.V. has 3 segments (23% in Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)); Auto Trader Group plc has 2 segments (93.3% in Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)).
  • Moat breadth: ASML Holding N.V. has 6 moat types across 2 domains; Auto Trader Group plc has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

ASML Holding N.V.

Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)

Market

Service, upgrades and field options for installed ASML lithography tools

Geography

Global

Customer

Owners/operators of ASML lithography systems

Role

Aftermarket service provider

Revenue share

23%

Auto Trader Group plc

Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)

Market

UK digital automotive marketplace (new & used) with retailer advertising/data products

Geography

United Kingdom

Customer

Consumers, vehicle retailers, OEMs/advertising agencies

Role

Two-sided marketplace + advertising/data & workflow tools

Revenue share

93.3%

Side-by-side metrics

ASML Holding N.V.
Auto Trader Group plc
Ticker / Exchange
ASML - Euronext Amsterdam
AUTO - London Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$422.1B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
52.7%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
34.9%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
29.4%
n/a
Sector
Technology
Communication Services
Industry
Semiconductors
n/a
HQ country
NL
GB
Primary segment
Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)
Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
75%-80% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
76 / 100
96 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Network, Demand
Last update
2025-12-21
2026-01-10

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

ASML Holding N.V. strengths

Supply Chain ControlCapex Knowhow ScaleBrand TrustSwitching Costs GeneralService Field NetworkInstalled Base Consumables

Auto Trader Group plc strengths

Two Sided NetworkData Workflow LockinHabit DefaultEcosystem Complements

Segment mix

ASML Holding N.V. segments

Full profile >

EUV lithography systems (incl. High-NA)

Monopoly

n/a

DUV lithography systems

Oligopoly

n/a

Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)

Quasi-Monopoly

23%

Auto Trader Group plc segments

Full profile >

Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)

Quasi-Monopoly

93.3%

Autorama (vehicle leasing marketplace)

Competitive

6.7%

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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).

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