VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Eaton Corporation plc vs Lotus Bakeries NV

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

Eaton Corporation plc

ETN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$125.2B
Gross margin (TTM)38.1%
Operating margin (TTM)19.4%
Net margin (TTM)14.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
66/ 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: Eaton Corporation plc leads (66 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Lotus Bakeries NV).
  • Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas); Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Eaton Corporation plc

Electrical Americas

Market

Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)

Geography

North and South America

Customer

Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)

Role

Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider

Revenue share

46%

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

Eaton Corporation plc
Lotus Bakeries NV
Ticker / Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
LOTB - Euronext Brussels
Market cap (USD)
$125.2B
$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
38.1%
28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.4%
16.5%
Net margin (TTM)
14.7%
12.3%
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Packaged Foods
HQ country
IE
BE
Primary segment
Electrical Americas
Lotus Biscoff
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
66 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution Control

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Scope EconomiesDesign In QualificationCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsService Field Network

Lotus Bakeries NV strengths

Brand TrustHabit DefaultCapacity MoatCapex Knowhow Scale

Segment mix

Eaton Corporation plc segments

Full profile >

Electrical Americas

Oligopoly

46%

Electrical Global

Oligopoly

25.1%

Aerospace

Oligopoly

15%

Vehicle

Competitive

11.2%

eMobility

Competitive

2.7%

Lotus Bakeries NV segments

Full profile >

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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