VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Auto Trader Group plc vs Intuit Inc.

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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Intuit Inc.

INTU · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$180.1B
Gross margin (TTM)80.8%
Operating margin (TTM)26.7%
Net margin (TTM)21.2%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Auto Trader Group plc leads (96 / 100 vs 76 / 100 for Intuit Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Auto Trader Group plc has 2 segments (93.3% in Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)); Intuit Inc. has 4 segments (58.8% in Global Business Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Auto Trader Group plc has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Intuit Inc. has 8 across 4.

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%

Intuit Inc.

Global Business Solutions

Market

Small and mid-market business financial management, payroll, payments/capital, and marketing automation software (QuickBooks ecosystem + Mailchimp)

Geography

Global

Customer

Small businesses, mid-market businesses, and accounting/bookkeeping professionals

Role

SaaS platform operator and payments/embedded-finance enabler

Revenue share

58.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Auto Trader Group plc
Intuit Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AUTO - London Stock Exchange
INTU - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$180.1B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
80.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
26.7%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
21.2%
Sector
Communication Services
Technology
Industry
n/a
Software - Application
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)
Global Business Solutions
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
75%-80% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
96 / 100
76 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand
Demand, Network, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-10
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Two Sided NetworkData Workflow LockinEcosystem Complements

Auto Trader Group plc strengths

Habit Default

Intuit Inc. strengths

Suite BundlingBrand TrustDistribution ControlCompliance AdvantageData Network Effects

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%

Intuit Inc. segments

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Global Business Solutions

Oligopoly

58.8%

Consumer

Oligopoly

25.9%

Credit Karma

Competitive

12%

ProTax

Oligopoly

3.3%

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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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