VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Evolution AB vs Waters Corporation

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

Evolution AB

EVO · Nasdaq Stockholm

Market cap (USD)$126.8B
Gross margin (TTM)100%
Operating margin (TTM)60.8%
Net margin (TTM)52%
SectorConsumer
IndustryGambling, Resorts & Casinos
CountrySE
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
94/ 100

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

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Waters Corporation

WAT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$23.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorHealthcare
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-09
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Evolution AB leads (94 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Waters Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Evolution AB has 2 segments (86.1% in Live Casino); Waters Corporation has 4 segments (34.9% in Waters instrument systems).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Evolution AB has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Waters Corporation has 7 across 2.

Primary market context

Evolution AB

Live Casino

Market

B2B supply of online live casino games (live dealer & game shows)

Geography

Regulated jurisdictions (global; UK data point for concentration)

Customer

Online gambling operators (B2C)

Role

B2B content & platform supplier

Revenue share

86.1%

Waters Corporation

Waters instrument systems

Market

Liquid chromatography (LC/UPLC) and mass spectrometry (MS) analytical instrument systems (including LC-MS workflows and instrument control/data system software)

Geography

Global

Customer

Pharma/biotech, industrial, academic and government laboratories

Role

OEM + software/platform provider

Revenue share

34.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Evolution AB
Waters Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
EVO - Nasdaq Stockholm
WAT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$126.8B
$23.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
100%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
60.8%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
52%
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
Industry
Gambling, Resorts & Casinos
n/a
HQ country
SE
US
Primary segment
Live Casino
Waters instrument systems
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
50%-60% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
5,050
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
94 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Legal, Demand
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-26
2026-01-09

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Evolution AB strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleCompliance AdvantageSuite BundlingIP Choke Point

Waters Corporation strengths

Data Workflow LockinDesign In QualificationBrand TrustInstalled Base ConsumablesSupply Chain ControlLong Term ContractsService Field Network

Segment mix

Evolution AB segments

Full profile >

Live Casino

Oligopoly

86.1%

RNG / Slots & Digital Casino Games

Competitive

13.9%

Waters Corporation segments

Full profile >

Waters instrument systems

Oligopoly

34.9%

Chemistry consumables

Competitive

19.1%

Waters service & software maintenance

Competitive

34%

TA instrument systems & service

Oligopoly

12%

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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.