VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Stock Comparison
AstraZeneca PLC vs Lotus Bakeries NV
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
AstraZeneca PLC
AZN · London Stock Exchange
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View AZN analysisLotus Bakeries NV
LOTB · Euronext Brussels
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View LOTB analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: AstraZeneca PLC leads (71 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Lotus Bakeries NV).
- Segment focus: AstraZeneca PLC has 6 segments (41% in Oncology); Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff).
- Moat breadth: AstraZeneca PLC has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 across 2.
Primary market context
AstraZeneca PLC
Oncology
Innovator oncology therapeutics (branded prescription medicines)
Global
Hospitals, oncology clinics, payers
Innovator biopharmaceutical company
41%
Lotus Bakeries NV
Lotus Biscoff
Branded caramelised biscuits (speculoos) and Biscoff spread
Global
Consumers via retail and away-from-home channels
Brand owner and manufacturer
56%
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Shared moat types
AstraZeneca PLC strengths
Lotus Bakeries NV strengths
Segment mix
AstraZeneca PLC segments
Full profile >Oncology
Oligopoly
Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM)
Competitive
Respiratory & Immunology (R&I)
Oligopoly
Vaccines & Immune Therapies (V&I)
Oligopoly
Rare Disease
Oligopoly
Other Medicines
Competitive
Lotus Bakeries NV segments
Full profile >Lotus Biscoff
Oligopoly
Lotus Natural Foods
Competitive
Lotus Local Heroes
Competitive
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