VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Intuit Inc. vs Judges Scientific plc

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

Intuit Inc.

INTU · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$176.5B
Gross margin (TTM)80.8%
Operating margin (TTM)26.7%
Net margin (TTM)21.2%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
76/ 100

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

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Judges Scientific plc

JDG · London Stock Exchange - AIM

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorTechnology
Industry
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
63/ 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: Intuit Inc. leads (76 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Judges Scientific plc).
  • Segment focus: Intuit Inc. has 4 segments (58.8% in Global Business Solutions); Judges Scientific plc has 2 segments (51.7% in Vacuum).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Intuit Inc. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Judges Scientific plc has 3 across 1.

Primary market context

Intuit Inc.

Global Business Solutions

Market

Small and mid-market business financial management, payroll, payments/capital, and marketing automation software (QuickBooks ecosystem + Mailchimp)

Geography

Global

Customer

Small businesses, mid-market businesses, and accounting/bookkeeping professionals

Role

SaaS platform operator and payments/embedded-finance enabler

Revenue share

58.8%

Judges Scientific plc

Vacuum

Market

Vacuum and surface-science related instrumentation (e.g., UHV/vacuum components and systems, thin-film/surface engineering adjacent tools)

Geography

Global

Customer

Research labs and high-tech manufacturing

Role

Equipment manufacturer

Revenue share

51.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Intuit Inc.
Judges Scientific plc
Ticker / Exchange
INTU - NASDAQ
JDG - London Stock Exchange - AIM
Market cap (USD)
$176.5B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
80.8%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
26.7%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
21.2%
n/a
Sector
Technology
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
n/a
HQ country
US
GB
Primary segment
Global Business Solutions
Vacuum
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
76 / 100
63 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Supply, Legal
Demand
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Intuit Inc. strengths

Suite BundlingEcosystem ComplementsData Workflow LockinDistribution ControlCompliance AdvantageTwo Sided NetworkData Network Effects

Judges Scientific plc strengths

Switching Costs GeneralBuy-and-build acquisition engine

Segment mix

Intuit Inc. segments

Full profile >

Global Business Solutions

Oligopoly

58.8%

Consumer

Oligopoly

25.9%

Credit Karma

Competitive

12%

ProTax

Oligopoly

3.3%

Judges Scientific plc segments

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Materials Sciences

Competitive

48.4%

Vacuum

Competitive

51.7%

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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.