VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 9, 2026
Stock Comparison
Atlas Copco AB (publ) vs The Hershey Company
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Atlas Copco AB (publ)
ATCO-A · Nasdaq Stockholm
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ATCO-A analysisThe Hershey Company
HSY · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View HSY analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Hershey Company leads (75 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Atlas Copco AB (publ)).
- Segment focus: Atlas Copco AB (publ) has 4 segments (43.8% in Compressor Technique); The Hershey Company has 3 segments (81.4% in North America Confectionery).
- Moat breadth: Atlas Copco AB (publ) has 6 moat types across 2 domains; The Hershey Company has 4 across 2.
Primary market context
Atlas Copco AB (publ)
Compressor Technique
Industrial compressors, air/gas systems (including air treatment) and related aftermarket service
Global
Industrial and process customers; distributors; service-contract customers
Equipment OEM + aftermarket service provider
43.8%
The Hershey Company
North America Confectionery
Branded chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery
United States and Canada
Retail consumers via grocery, mass, club and convenience
Branded manufacturer and marketer
81.4%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
Atlas Copco AB (publ) strengths
The Hershey Company strengths
Segment mix
Atlas Copco AB (publ) segments
Full profile >Compressor Technique
Oligopoly
Vacuum Technique
Oligopoly
Industrial Technique
Oligopoly
Power Technique
Competitive
The Hershey Company segments
Full profile >North America Confectionery
Oligopoly
North America Salty Snacks
Oligopoly
International
Competitive
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