VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Cochlear Limited vs Siemens Healthineers AG

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

Cochlear Limited

COH · ASX

Market cap (USD)$17B
Gross margin (TTM)74.5%
Operating margin (TTM)22.7%
Net margin (TTM)16.2%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Devices
CountryAU
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
81/ 100

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

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Siemens Healthineers AG

SHL · XETRA

Market cap (USD)$50.7B
Gross margin (TTM)38.6%
Operating margin (TTM)14.7%
Net margin (TTM)9.2%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Devices
CountryDE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
68/ 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: Cochlear Limited leads (81 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for Siemens Healthineers AG).
  • Segment focus: Cochlear Limited has 3 segments (62.4% in Cochlear Implants); Siemens Healthineers AG has 4 segments (54.6% in Imaging).
  • Moat breadth: Cochlear Limited has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Siemens Healthineers AG has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Cochlear Limited

Cochlear Implants

Market

Cochlear implant systems (internal implant + external sound processors) for severe-to-profound hearing loss

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals/ENT clinics and audiology programs (providers) serving implant candidates/recipients; reimbursed by public/private payers

Role

Medical device OEM / platform owner (implant + processor + fitting software + clinical support)

Revenue share

62.4%

Siemens Healthineers AG

Imaging

Market

Diagnostic medical imaging equipment and related software/services (MRI, CT, X-ray, molecular imaging, ultrasound)

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, and integrated delivery networks

Role

OEM + digital platform and service provider

Revenue share

54.6%

Side-by-side metrics

Cochlear Limited
Siemens Healthineers AG
Ticker / Exchange
COH - ASX
SHL - XETRA
Market cap (USD)
$17B
$50.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
74.5%
38.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.7%
14.7%
Net margin (TTM)
16.2%
9.2%
Sector
Healthcare
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Devices
Medical - Devices
HQ country
AU
DE
Primary segment
Cochlear Implants
Imaging
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
60%-65% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
81 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal, Supply
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2026-01-04
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow ScaleService Field NetworkInstalled Base ConsumablesData Workflow Lockin

Cochlear Limited strengths

Brand TrustCompliance AdvantageIP Choke PointFormat Lock In

Siemens Healthineers AG strengths

Long Term ContractsDesign In QualificationEcosystem ComplementsSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Cochlear Limited segments

Full profile >

Cochlear Implants

Oligopoly

62.4%

Services

Monopoly

25.9%

Acoustics

Oligopoly

11.7%

Siemens Healthineers AG segments

Full profile >

Imaging

Oligopoly

54.6%

Diagnostics

Oligopoly

18.7%

Varian

Oligopoly

17.6%

Advanced Therapies

Oligopoly

9.1%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.