VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Ecolab Inc. vs Veeva Systems Inc.

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

Ecolab Inc.

ECL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)44.3%
Operating margin (TTM)17.3%
Net margin (TTM)12.5%
SectorMaterials
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
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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Veeva Systems Inc.

VEEV · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$47.7B
Gross margin (TTM)75.7%
Operating margin (TTM)27.9%
Net margin (TTM)27.9%
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
82/ 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: Veeva Systems Inc. leads (82 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Ecolab Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Ecolab Inc. has 4 segments (49.5% in Global Industrial); Veeva Systems Inc. has 2 segments (53% in R&D Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Ecolab Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Veeva Systems Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Ecolab Inc.

Global Industrial

Market

Industrial water treatment & process chemistry (incl. food & beverage processing and pulp & paper process aids)

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B

Role

formulator + on-site service/optimization provider

Revenue share

49.5%

Veeva Systems Inc.

R&D Solutions

Market

Life sciences R&D, clinical, regulatory, safety, and quality cloud applications (Vault platform-based suites)

Geography

Global

Customer

Life sciences companies plus CROs and related regulated organizations

Role

Vertical SaaS platform owner

Revenue share

53%

Side-by-side metrics

Ecolab Inc.
Veeva Systems Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ECL - New York Stock Exchange
VEEV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$47.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
44.3%
75.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.3%
27.9%
Net margin (TTM)
12.5%
27.9%
Sector
Materials
Technology
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Global Industrial
R&D Solutions
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
63 / 100
82 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Legal, Network
Last update
2026-01-01
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow LockinCompliance Advantage

Ecolab Inc. strengths

Service Field NetworkInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsTraining Org Change CostsBrand Trust

Veeva Systems Inc. strengths

Ecosystem ComplementsSuite Bundling

Segment mix

Ecolab Inc. segments

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Global Industrial

Oligopoly

49.5%

Global Institutional & Specialty

Oligopoly

34.1%

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

Oligopoly

9%

Global Pest Elimination

Oligopoly

7.4%

Veeva Systems Inc. segments

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Commercial Solutions

Oligopoly

47%

R&D Solutions

Competitive

53%

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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.