VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

DSM-Firmenich AG vs Lotus Bakeries NV

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

DSM-Firmenich AG

DSFIR · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$17.8B
Gross margin (TTM)34.1%
Operating margin (TTM)9.2%
Net margin (TTM)5.5%
SectorMaterials
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
CountryCH
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
63/ 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: Lotus Bakeries NV leads (64 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for DSM-Firmenich AG).
  • Segment focus: DSM-Firmenich AG has 4 segments (31% in Perfumery & Beauty); Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: DSM-Firmenich AG has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

DSM-Firmenich AG

Perfumery & Beauty

Market

B2B fragrances, perfumery ingredients, and beauty ingredients

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumer brands (fine fragrance, personal care, home care) and beauty brands

Role

Ingredient supplier / fragrance house (co-creation + ingredient palette)

Revenue share

31%

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

DSM-Firmenich AG
Lotus Bakeries NV
Ticker / Exchange
DSFIR - Euronext Amsterdam
LOTB - Euronext Brussels
Market cap (USD)
$17.8B
$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
34.1%
28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.2%
16.5%
Net margin (TTM)
5.5%
12.3%
Sector
Materials
Consumer
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Packaged Foods
HQ country
CH
BE
Primary segment
Perfumery & Beauty
Lotus Biscoff
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
63 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal, Network
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

DSM-Firmenich AG strengths

Supply Chain ControlTraining Org Change CostsIP Choke PointScope EconomiesLearning Curve YieldCompliance AdvantageDesign In QualificationService Field NetworkEcosystem ComplementsData Workflow Lockin

Lotus Bakeries NV strengths

Brand TrustHabit DefaultCapacity MoatCapex Knowhow ScaleDistribution Control

Segment mix

DSM-Firmenich AG segments

Full profile >

Perfumery & Beauty

Oligopoly

31%

Taste, Texture & Health

Oligopoly

25.4%

Health, Nutrition & Care

Competitive

17.3%

Animal Nutrition & Health

Competitive

26%

Lotus Bakeries NV segments

Full profile >

Lotus Biscoff

Oligopoly

56%

Lotus Natural Foods

Competitive

24%

Lotus Local Heroes

Competitive

20%

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