VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. vs Straumann Holding AG

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

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

ISRG · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$209.4B
Gross margin (TTM)66.4%
Operating margin (TTM)29.3%
Net margin (TTM)28.6%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
83/ 100

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

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Straumann Holding AG

STMN · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorHealthcare
Industry
CountryCH
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
68/ 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: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. leads (83 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for Straumann Holding AG).
  • Segment focus: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has 3 segments (60.8% in Instruments and Accessories); Straumann Holding AG has 3 segments.
  • Primary market structure: Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has 9 moat types across 4 domains; Straumann Holding AG has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Instruments and Accessories

Market

Proprietary robotic surgery instruments, accessories, and consumables used per procedure on the da Vinci (and Ion) installed base

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals and surgery centers purchasing consumables; surgeons and OR teams as end users

Role

Consumables OEM within proprietary platform

Revenue share

60.8%

Straumann Holding AG

Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)

Market

Dental implantology (tooth replacement and restoration solutions)

Geography

Global

Customer

Dental professionals (implantologists, oral surgeons, general dentists) and dental labs; DSOs

Role

Medical device OEM + branded implant system provider

Side-by-side metrics

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Straumann Holding AG
Ticker / Exchange
ISRG - NASDAQ
STMN - SIX Swiss Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$209.4B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
66.4%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
29.3%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
28.6%
n/a
Sector
Healthcare
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
n/a
HQ country
US
CH
Primary segment
Instruments and Accessories
Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)
Market structure
Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
34%-36% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
83 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Network, Legal
Demand, Supply, Network
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-10

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Training Org Change CostsEcosystem ComplementsService Field NetworkData Workflow Lockin

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleProcurement InertiaInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointLong Term Contracts

Straumann Holding AG strengths

Brand TrustScale Economies Unit CostInteroperability Hub

Segment mix

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Systems

Quasi-Monopoly

23.5%

Instruments and Accessories

Monopoly

60.8%

Services

Monopoly

15.6%

Straumann Holding AG segments

Full profile >

Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)

Oligopoly

n/a

Orthodontics (Clear Aligner Solutions)

Oligopoly

n/a

Digital Dentistry & Prosthetics Workflow

Competitive

n/a

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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.