VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

HEICO Corporation vs Lotus Bakeries NV

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

HEICO Corporation

HEI · NYSE

Market cap (USD)$47.5B
Gross margin (TTM)41.1%
Operating margin (TTM)22.9%
Net margin (TTM)15.4%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAerospace & Defense
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
77/ 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: HEICO Corporation leads (77 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Lotus Bakeries NV).
  • Segment focus: HEICO Corporation has 2 segments (69.5% in Flight Support Group (FSG)); Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: HEICO Corporation has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

HEICO Corporation

Flight Support Group (FSG)

Market

Aerospace aftermarket replacement parts and MRO services (jet engine and aircraft components), including FAA-approved PMA parts

Geography

Global

Customer

Commercial airlines, cargo carriers, MROs, OEMs, and government/military customers

Role

Aftermarket parts manufacturer + MRO/repair provider + distributor

Revenue share

69.5%

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

HEICO Corporation
Lotus Bakeries NV
Ticker / Exchange
HEI - NYSE
LOTB - Euronext Brussels
Market cap (USD)
$47.5B
$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
41.1%
28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.9%
16.5%
Net margin (TTM)
15.4%
12.3%
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Packaged Foods
HQ country
US
BE
Primary segment
Flight Support Group (FSG)
Lotus Biscoff
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
77 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

HEICO Corporation strengths

Regulated Standards PipeLearning Curve YieldDesign In QualificationIP Choke PointGovernment Contracting Relationships

Lotus Bakeries NV strengths

Habit DefaultCapacity MoatCapex Knowhow ScaleDistribution Control

Segment mix

HEICO Corporation segments

Full profile >

Flight Support Group (FSG)

Oligopoly

69.5%

Electronic Technologies Group (ETG)

Oligopoly

30.5%

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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