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Elekta AB (publ) vs EssilorLuxottica

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

Elekta AB (publ)

EKTA B · NASDAQ Stockholm

Market cap (USD)$2.1B
Gross margin (TTM)37.4%
Operating margin (TTM)5.3%
Net margin (TTM)-3.1%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountrySE
Data as of2026-06-03
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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EssilorLuxottica

EL · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$91.5B
Gross margin (TTM)61.5%
Operating margin (TTM)12.4%
Net margin (TTM)8.5%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryFR
Data as of2026-06-03
Moat score
69/ 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: Elekta AB (publ) leads (70 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for EssilorLuxottica).
  • Segment focus: Elekta AB (publ) has 2 segments (55.8% in Solutions); EssilorLuxottica has 2 segments (52.3% in Direct to Consumer).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Elekta AB (publ) has 7 moat types across 3 domains; EssilorLuxottica has 5 across 3.

Primary market context

Elekta AB (publ)

Solutions

Market

Radiotherapy treatment delivery systems and oncology software solutions (linacs, MR-Linacs, stereotactic radiosurgery, treatment planning & oncology information systems)

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals, cancer centers, and clinics (often via public/central procurement)

Role

Medical device OEM + software/platform provider

Revenue share

55.8%

EssilorLuxottica

Direct to Consumer

Market

Optical retail and e-commerce (prescription eyewear and sunglasses)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users)

Role

Omnichannel retailer + vertically integrated manufacturer/brand owner

Revenue share

52.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Elekta AB (publ)
EssilorLuxottica
Ticker / Exchange
EKTA B - NASDAQ Stockholm
EL - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$2.1B
$91.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
37.4%
61.5%
Operating margin (TTM)
5.3%
12.4%
Net margin (TTM)
-3.1%
8.5%
Sector
Healthcare
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
HQ country
SE
FR
Primary segment
Solutions
Direct to Consumer
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
40%-44% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
70 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Legal, Demand
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-06-03
2026-06-03

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Elekta AB (publ) strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleCompliance AdvantageProcurement InertiaData Workflow LockinInstalled Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkSwitching Costs General

EssilorLuxottica strengths

IP Choke PointDistribution ControlScale Economies Unit CostBrand TrustContractual Exclusivity

Segment mix

Elekta AB (publ) segments

Full profile >

Solutions

Oligopoly

55.8%

Service

Quasi-Monopoly

44.2%

EssilorLuxottica segments

Full profile >

Professional Solutions

Oligopoly

47.7%

Direct to Consumer

Competitive

52.3%

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