VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Corteva, Inc. vs IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Corteva, Inc.
CTVA · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View CTVA analysisIDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
IDXX · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View IDXX analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. leads (82 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Corteva, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Corteva, Inc. has 2 segments (56.5% in Seed); IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. has 4 segments (91.7% in Companion Animal Group).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Corteva, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. has 5 across 3.
Primary market context
Corteva, Inc.
Seed
Commercial agricultural seeds and traits (corn, soybean, and other crops)
Global
Farmers via agricultural retailers/dealers and distributors
Seed genetics/trait developer + branded seed seller (OEM)
56.5%
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
Companion Animal Group
Veterinary diagnostics and practice management software for companion animals
Global
Veterinary practices, corporate veterinary groups, and reference laboratories
Diagnostics platform owner (in-clinic instruments + consumables) and reference lab/service provider; practice management software provider
91.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
Corteva, Inc. strengths
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Corteva, Inc. segments
Full profile >Seed
Oligopoly
Crop Protection
Oligopoly
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. segments
Full profile >Companion Animal Group
Oligopoly
Water Quality Products
Oligopoly
Livestock, Poultry and Dairy
Competitive
Other (OPTI Medical and out-licensing)
Competitive
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