VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Emerson Electric Co. vs Lotus Bakeries NV

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

Emerson Electric Co.

EMR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$80.3B
Gross margin (TTM)52.8%
Operating margin (TTM)17.7%
Net margin (TTM)12.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
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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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: Emerson Electric Co. leads (70 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Lotus Bakeries NV).
  • Segment focus: Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control); Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff).
  • Moat breadth: Emerson Electric Co. has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Emerson Electric Co.

Final Control

Market

Industrial control valves, isolation/shutoff valves, pressure relief & safety valves, actuators and regulators

Geography

Global

Customer

Process & hybrid manufacturers

Role

Automation components supplier

Revenue share

24.2%

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

Emerson Electric Co.
Lotus Bakeries NV
Ticker / Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
LOTB - Euronext Brussels
Market cap (USD)
$80.3B
$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.8%
28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.7%
16.5%
Net margin (TTM)
12.7%
12.3%
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Packaged Foods
HQ country
US
BE
Primary segment
Final Control
Lotus Biscoff
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
70 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkDesign In QualificationCompliance AdvantageData Workflow LockinSuite BundlingEcosystem ComplementsInteroperability Hub

Lotus Bakeries NV strengths

Habit DefaultCapacity MoatCapex Knowhow Scale

Segment mix

Emerson Electric Co. segments

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Final Control

Oligopoly

24.2%

Measurement & Analytical

Oligopoly

22.9%

Discrete Automation

Competitive

13.9%

Safety & Productivity

Competitive

7.5%

Control Systems & Software

Oligopoly

23.2%

Test & Measurement

Competitive

8.2%

Lotus Bakeries NV segments

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Lotus Biscoff

Oligopoly

56%

Lotus Natural Foods

Competitive

24%

Lotus Local Heroes

Competitive

20%

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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).

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