VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

Elixirr International plc vs Pool Corporation

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

Elixirr International plc

ELIX · London Stock Exchange Main Market

Market cap (USD)$501M
Gross margin (TTM)31%
Operating margin (TTM)21.8%
Net margin (TTM)13.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConsulting Services
CountryGB
Data as of2026-04-24
Moat score
52/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Pool Corporation

POOL · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$8.4B
Gross margin (TTM)29.7%
Operating margin (TTM)10.9%
Net margin (TTM)7.6%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
56/ 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: Pool Corporation leads (56 / 100 vs 52 / 100 for Elixirr International plc).
  • Segment focus: Elixirr International plc has 1 segment (100% in Consulting services); Pool Corporation has 1 segment (100% in Wholesale distribution (pool, irrigation, outdoor living)).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Elixirr International plc has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Pool Corporation has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Elixirr International plc

Consulting services

Market

Global strategy-led consulting, transformation, data, digital and AI advisory services

Geography

Global, with FY 25 revenue 63% USA, 22% UK and 15% Rest of World

Customer

Large enterprises, C-suite buyers, private-equity sponsors and portfolio companies

Role

Senior-led advisory, transformation and technology implementation partner

Revenue share

100%

Pool Corporation

Wholesale distribution (pool, irrigation, outdoor living)

Market

Wholesale distribution of swimming pool, irrigation/landscape, and related outdoor living products

Geography

North America (majority), with operations in Europe and Australia

Customer

Pool builders/remodelers, pool service/repair professionals, specialty pool retailers, irrigation/landscape contractors, commercial pool operators

Role

Distributor / wholesaler

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Elixirr International plc
Pool Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
ELIX - London Stock Exchange Main Market
POOL - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$501M
$8.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
31%
29.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
21.8%
10.9%
Net margin (TTM)
13.8%
7.6%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Consulting Services
Industrial - Distribution
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Consulting services
Wholesale distribution (pool, irrigation, outdoor living)
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
0%-0.1% (implied)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
52 / 100
56 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-04-24
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Procurement InertiaScope Economies

Elixirr International plc strengths

Brand TrustOperational ExcellenceEquity-aligned talent flywheel

Pool Corporation strengths

Physical Network DensityScale Economies Unit CostData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Elixirr International plc segments

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Consulting services

Competitive

100%

Pool Corporation segments

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Wholesale distribution (pool, irrigation, outdoor living)

Competitive

100%

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