VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Celsius Holdings, Inc. vs The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

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

Celsius Holdings, Inc.

CELH · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$13.6B
Gross margin (TTM)51.4%
Operating margin (TTM)4.5%
Net margin (TTM)3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
57/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

TISG · Euronext Milan (Borsa Italiana)

Market cap (USD)$241.7M
Gross margin (TTM)70.9%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)3.8%
SectorConsumer
IndustryLeisure
CountryIT
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
61/ 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: The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. leads (61 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for Celsius Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Celsius Holdings, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)); The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. has 2 segments (89.7% in Shipbuilding).
  • Moat breadth: Celsius Holdings, Inc. has 3 moat types across 2 domains; The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. has 5 across 3.

Primary market context

Celsius Holdings, Inc.

Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)

Market

Energy drinks (functional/better-for-you positioning) and adjacent wellness products

Geography

Primarily North America; growing international presence

Customer

Consumers via retail and e-commerce channels; sold through distributor/retail channels

Role

Brand owner / product developer; uses third-party manufacturing and third-party distribution

Revenue share

100%

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

Shipbuilding

Market

Luxury yacht and superyacht shipbuilding (motor and sailing, 24m+ projects under construction/contract)

Geography

Global

Customer

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (owners) and yacht brokers; occasional fleet/charter buyers

Role

Designer/shipyard (OEM) and brand owner

Revenue share

89.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Celsius Holdings, Inc.
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.
Ticker / Exchange
CELH - NASDAQ
TISG - Euronext Milan (Borsa Italiana)
Market cap (USD)
$13.6B
$241.7M
Gross margin (TTM)
51.4%
70.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
4.5%
12.1%
Net margin (TTM)
3%
3.8%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Leisure
HQ country
US
IT
Primary segment
Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)
Shipbuilding
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
16%-16.4% (reported)
1.8%-2.2% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
57 / 100
61 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-05
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Celsius Holdings, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlScope Economies

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. strengths

Supply Chain ControlConcession LicenseLong Term ContractsOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Celsius Holdings, Inc. segments

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Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)

Oligopoly

100%

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. segments

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Shipbuilding

Oligopoly

89.7%

Refit

Competitive

10.3%

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