VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited vs Lotus Bakeries NV

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

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

CP · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$67.3B
Gross margin (TTM)56.7%
Operating margin (TTM)37%
Net margin (TTM)28.4%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryRailroads
CountryCA
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
70/ 100

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

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Lotus Bakeries NV

LOTB · Euronext Brussels

Market cap (USD)$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)16.5%
Net margin (TTM)12.3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryPackaged Foods
CountryBE
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
64/ 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: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited leads (70 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Lotus Bakeries NV).
  • Segment focus: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited has 4 segments (46% in Merchandise Freight); Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Merchandise Freight

Market

North American carload rail freight (industrial and consumer commodities)

Geography

Canada, United States, Mexico

Customer

Industrial shippers and manufacturers across multiple commodity groups

Role

Rail carrier + logistics/transload provider

Revenue share

46%

Lotus Bakeries NV

Lotus Biscoff

Market

Branded caramelised biscuits (speculoos) and Biscoff spread

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via retail and away-from-home channels

Role

Brand owner and manufacturer

Revenue share

56%

Side-by-side metrics

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Lotus Bakeries NV
Ticker / Exchange
CP - New York Stock Exchange
LOTB - Euronext Brussels
Market cap (USD)
$67.3B
$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
56.7%
28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
37%
16.5%
Net margin (TTM)
28.4%
12.3%
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Railroads
Packaged Foods
HQ country
CA
BE
Primary segment
Merchandise Freight
Lotus Biscoff
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
70 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution Control

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited strengths

Permits Rights Of WayPhysical Network DensityOperational Excellence

Lotus Bakeries NV strengths

Brand TrustHabit DefaultCapacity MoatCapex Knowhow Scale

Segment mix

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited segments

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Bulk Freight

Oligopoly

34.2%

Merchandise Freight

Oligopoly

46%

Intermodal Freight

Competitive

17.6%

Non-freight and Other

Competitive

2.2%

Lotus Bakeries NV segments

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Lotus Biscoff

Oligopoly

56%

Lotus Natural Foods

Competitive

24%

Lotus Local Heroes

Competitive

20%

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