VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Intertek Group plc vs Lotus Bakeries NV

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

Intertek Group plc

ITRK · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$7.1B
Gross margin (TTM)16.9%
Operating margin (TTM)16.9%
Net margin (TTM)9.9%
SectorIndustrials
IndustrySpecialty Business Services
CountryGB
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
64/ 100

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

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Lotus Bakeries NV

LOTB · Euronext Brussels

Market cap (USD)$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)16.5%
Net margin (TTM)12.3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryPackaged Foods
CountryBE
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
64/ 100

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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score: both at 64 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Intertek Group plc has 5 segments (28.3% in Consumer Products); Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff).
  • Moat breadth: Intertek Group plc has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Intertek Group plc

Consumer Products

Market

Consumer products testing, inspection and certification (TIC/ATIC) services

Geography

Global

Customer

Brands, retailers, manufacturers

Role

Third-party conformity assessment and supply chain QA

Revenue share

28.3%

Lotus Bakeries NV

Lotus Biscoff

Market

Branded caramelised biscuits (speculoos) and Biscoff spread

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via retail and away-from-home channels

Role

Brand owner and manufacturer

Revenue share

56%

Side-by-side metrics

Intertek Group plc
Lotus Bakeries NV
Ticker / Exchange
ITRK - London Stock Exchange
LOTB - Euronext Brussels
Market cap (USD)
$7.1B
$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
16.9%
28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.9%
16.5%
Net margin (TTM)
9.9%
12.3%
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Packaged Foods
HQ country
GB
BE
Primary segment
Consumer Products
Lotus Biscoff
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
64 / 100
64 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Intertek Group plc strengths

Service Field NetworkData Workflow LockinCompliance AdvantageSuite BundlingDesign In Qualification

Lotus Bakeries NV strengths

Habit DefaultCapacity MoatCapex Knowhow ScaleDistribution Control

Segment mix

Intertek Group plc segments

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Consumer Products

Oligopoly

28.3%

Corporate Assurance

Competitive

14.6%

Health and Safety

Competitive

9.9%

Industry and Infrastructure

Competitive

24.9%

World of Energy

Oligopoly

22.3%

Lotus Bakeries NV segments

Full profile >

Lotus Biscoff

Oligopoly

56%

Lotus Natural Foods

Competitive

24%

Lotus Local Heroes

Competitive

20%

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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).

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