VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Constellation Software Inc. vs Games Workshop Group PLC

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

Constellation Software Inc.

CSU · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$68B
Gross margin (TTM)50.8%
Operating margin (TTM)10%
Net margin (TTM)6.2%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryCA
Data as of2026-01-02
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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Games Workshop Group PLC

GAW · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$6.2B
Gross margin (TTM)71.9%
Operating margin (TTM)41%
Net margin (TTM)30.4%
SectorConsumer
IndustryLeisure
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
87/ 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: Games Workshop Group PLC leads (87 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Constellation Software Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Constellation Software Inc. has 6 segments; Games Workshop Group PLC has 2 segments (91.5% in Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Constellation Software Inc. has 3 moat types across 2 domains; Games Workshop Group PLC has 8 across 4.

Primary market context

Constellation Software Inc.

Volaris Operating Group

Market

Vertical market software (VMS) portfolios across diverse industries (Volaris)

Geography

Global (North America, Continental Europe, UK, Australia, South America, Africa)

Customer

Organizations in specific verticals (mix of public and private sector)

Role

Vertical market software vendor (application provider + long-term maintainer)

Games Workshop Group PLC

Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)

Market

Tabletop miniature wargaming and related hobby products

Geography

Global

Customer

Hobbyists/collectors (B2C) plus independent retailers (B2B)

Role

IP owner + designer/manufacturer + distributor + direct-to-consumer retail

Revenue share

91.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Constellation Software Inc.
Games Workshop Group PLC
Ticker / Exchange
CSU - Toronto Stock Exchange
GAW - London Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$68B
$6.2B
Gross margin (TTM)
50.8%
71.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
10%
41%
Net margin (TTM)
6.2%
30.4%
Sector
Technology
Consumer
Industry
Software - Application
Leisure
HQ country
CA
GB
Primary segment
Volaris Operating Group
Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
74 / 100
87 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Legal, Demand, Network, Supply
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Installed Base Consumables

Constellation Software Inc. strengths

Switching Costs GeneralOperational Excellence

Games Workshop Group PLC strengths

IP Choke PointBrand TrustEcosystem ComplementsService Field NetworkSupply Chain ControlContent Rights CurrencyLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Constellation Software Inc. segments

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Volaris Operating Group

Competitive

n/a

Harris Operating Group

Competitive

n/a

Topicus.com Operating Group

Competitive

n/a

Jonas Operating Group

Competitive

n/a

Perseus Operating Group

Competitive

n/a

Vela Operating Group

Competitive

n/a

Games Workshop Group PLC segments

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Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)

Oligopoly

91.5%

Licensing (Warhammer IP)

Monopoly

8.5%

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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).

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