VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

Bureau Veritas S.A. vs Safran

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

Bureau Veritas S.A.

BVI · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$12.3B
Gross margin (TTM)22.7%
Operating margin (TTM)14%
Net margin (TTM)9.3%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConsulting Services
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
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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Safran

SAF · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$144.3B
Gross margin (TTM)30.5%
Operating margin (TTM)14.2%
Net margin (TTM)11.1%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAerospace & Defense
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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: Safran leads (74 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Bureau Veritas S.A.).
  • Segment focus: Bureau Veritas S.A. has 6 segments (29.3% in Buildings & Infrastructure); Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Bureau Veritas S.A. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Safran has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Bureau Veritas S.A.

Buildings & Infrastructure

Market

Construction, buildings and infrastructure inspection/testing and project assurance

Geography

Global

Customer

Developers, contractors, infrastructure operators, public authorities

Role

Third-party testing/inspection and compliance verification across project lifecycle

Revenue share

29.3%

Safran

Propulsion

Market

Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries

Role

Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)

Revenue share

50%

Side-by-side metrics

Bureau Veritas S.A.
Safran
Ticker / Exchange
BVI - Euronext Paris
SAF - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$12.3B
$144.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
22.7%
30.5%
Operating margin (TTM)
14%
14.2%
Net margin (TTM)
9.3%
11.1%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Consulting Services
Aerospace & Defense
HQ country
FR
FR
Primary segment
Buildings & Infrastructure
Propulsion
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
66 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Regulated Standards PipeService Field NetworkOperational ExcellenceCapex Knowhow Scale

Bureau Veritas S.A. strengths

Procurement InertiaSwitching Costs General

Safran strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsDesign In QualificationGovernment Contracting Relationships

Segment mix

Bureau Veritas S.A. segments

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Marine & Offshore

Oligopoly

8.1%

Agri-Food & Commodities

Competitive

20.3%

Industry

Competitive

21.1%

Buildings & Infrastructure

Competitive

29.3%

Certification

Competitive

8.4%

Consumer Products Services

Competitive

12.8%

Safran segments

Full profile >

Propulsion

Oligopoly

50%

Equipment & Defense

Oligopoly

38.9%

Aircraft Interiors

Competitive

11.1%

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