VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Auto Trader Group plc vs Becton, Dickinson and Company

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

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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Becton, Dickinson and Company

BDX · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$58.3B
Gross margin (TTM)45.4%
Operating margin (TTM)11.8%
Net margin (TTM)7.7%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Auto Trader Group plc leads (96 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Becton, Dickinson and Company).
  • Segment focus: Auto Trader Group plc has 2 segments (93.3% in Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)); Becton, Dickinson and Company has 5 segments (29.5% in Medical Essentials).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Auto Trader Group plc has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Becton, Dickinson and Company has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

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%

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Medical Essentials

Market

Single-use medical consumables and specimen collection systems

Geography

Global

Customer

Healthcare providers and clinical labs

Role

Manufacturer

Revenue share

29.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Auto Trader Group plc
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Ticker / Exchange
AUTO - London Stock Exchange
BDX - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$58.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
45.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
11.8%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
7.7%
Sector
Communication Services
Healthcare
Industry
n/a
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)
Medical Essentials
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Competitive
Market share
75%-80% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Weak
Moat score
96 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-10
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow Lockin

Auto Trader Group plc strengths

Two Sided NetworkHabit DefaultEcosystem Complements

Becton, Dickinson and Company strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesOperational ExcellenceCompliance AdvantageLong Term ContractsDesign In QualificationSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Auto Trader Group plc segments

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Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)

Quasi-Monopoly

93.3%

Autorama (vehicle leasing marketplace)

Competitive

6.7%

Becton, Dickinson and Company segments

Full profile >

Medical Essentials

Competitive

29.5%

Connected Care

Oligopoly

20.9%

BioPharma Systems

Oligopoly

10.6%

Interventional

Competitive

23.9%

Life Sciences

Oligopoly

15.1%

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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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