VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Gartner, Inc. vs Universal Music Group N.V.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Gartner, Inc.
IT · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View IT analysisUniversal Music Group N.V.
UMG · Euronext Amsterdam
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View UMG analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Universal Music Group N.V. leads (77 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Gartner, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Gartner, Inc. has 3 segments (81.8% in Insights); Universal Music Group N.V. has 3 segments (75.2% in Recorded Music).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Gartner, Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Universal Music Group N.V. has 5 across 3.
Primary market context
Gartner, Inc.
Insights
IT research and executive advisory subscriptions (insights, benchmarks, and expert access)
Global
Enterprise executives and teams (technology leaders and business function leaders)
Subscription-based analyst and advisory provider
81.8%
Universal Music Group N.V.
Recorded Music
Recorded music rights (labels) and monetization (streaming, physical, licensing/sync)
Global
Digital service providers (audio/video/social), physical retailers, and licensing counterparties
Label / master rights holder; artist development, marketing and distribution
75.2%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Gartner, Inc. strengths
Universal Music Group N.V. strengths
Segment mix
Gartner, Inc. segments
Full profile >Insights
Oligopoly
Conferences
Competitive
Consulting
Competitive
Universal Music Group N.V. segments
Full profile >Recorded Music
Oligopoly
Music Publishing
Oligopoly
Merchandising and Other
Competitive
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