VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. vs L'Oreal S.A.

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

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

IDXX · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$54.9B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
82/ 100

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

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L'Oreal S.A.

OR · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
80/ 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: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. leads (82 / 100 vs 80 / 100 for L'Oreal S.A.).
  • Segment focus: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. has 4 segments (91.7% in Companion Animal Group); L'Oreal S.A. has 4 segments (37% in Consumer Products Division).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; L'Oreal S.A. has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Companion Animal Group

Market

Veterinary diagnostics and practice management software for companion animals

Geography

Global

Customer

Veterinary practices, corporate veterinary groups, and reference laboratories

Role

Diagnostics platform owner (in-clinic instruments + consumables) and reference lab/service provider; practice management software provider

Revenue share

91.7%

L'Oreal S.A.

Consumer Products Division

Market

Mass-market beauty & personal care (skincare, haircare, makeup, hygiene)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via mass retail, drugstores, supermarkets, and e-commerce

Role

Brand owner / marketer / manufacturer

Revenue share

37%

Side-by-side metrics

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
L'Oreal S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
IDXX - NASDAQ
OR - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$54.9B
n/a
Sector
Healthcare
Consumer
HQ country
US
FR
Primary segment
Companion Animal Group
Consumer Products Division
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
82 / 100
80 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Compliance Advantage

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesData Workflow LockinPhysical Network DensityRegulated Standards Pipe

L'Oreal S.A. strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlCapex Knowhow ScaleContractual ExclusivityService Field NetworkTraining Org Change Costs

Segment mix

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. segments

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Companion Animal Group

Oligopoly

91.7%

Water Quality Products

Oligopoly

4.7%

Livestock, Poultry and Dairy

Competitive

3.1%

Other (OPTI Medical and out-licensing)

Competitive

0.4%

L'Oreal S.A. segments

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Consumer Products Division

Oligopoly

37%

L'Oreal Luxe Division

Oligopoly

36%

Dermatological Beauty Division

Oligopoly

16%

Professional Products Division

Oligopoly

11%

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Curation & Accuracy

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