VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. vs Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
IDXX · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View IDXX analysisReckitt Benckiser Group plc
RKT · London Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View RKT analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. leads (82 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc).
- Segment focus: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. has 4 segments (91.7% in Companion Animal Group); Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 3 segments (70.8% in Core Reckitt).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 5 across 3.
Primary market context
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
Companion Animal Group
Veterinary diagnostics and practice management software for companion animals
Global
Veterinary practices, corporate veterinary groups, and reference laboratories
Diagnostics platform owner (in-clinic instruments + consumables) and reference lab/service provider; practice management software provider
91.7%
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Core Reckitt
Branded consumer health and hygiene (self-care OTC, intimate wellness, germ protection, household care)
Global
Consumers via mass retail, e-commerce and pharmacy channels
Branded consumer goods manufacturer / brand owner
70.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. strengths
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc strengths
Segment mix
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. segments
Full profile >Companion Animal Group
Oligopoly
Water Quality Products
Oligopoly
Livestock, Poultry and Dairy
Competitive
Other (OPTI Medical and out-licensing)
Competitive
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc segments
Full profile >Core Reckitt
Oligopoly
Essential Home
Competitive
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Oligopoly
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