VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Intertek Group plc vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

LYV · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)4.7%
Net margin (TTM)3.7%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryEntertainment
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
84/ 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: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Intertek Group plc).
  • Segment focus: Intertek Group plc has 5 segments (28.3% in Consumer Products); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Intertek Group plc has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

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%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Concerts

Market

Live music concert promotion, festival production, and music venue operations

Geography

Global

Customer

Artists/agents (supply) and fans (end-users); venues and festivals; corporate partners

Role

Promoter + venue operator

Revenue share

82.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Intertek Group plc
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ITRK - London Stock Exchange
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$7.1B
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
16.9%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.9%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
9.9%
3.7%
Sector
Industrials
Communication Services
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Entertainment
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Consumer Products
Concerts
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
64 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkData Workflow Lockin

Intertek Group plc strengths

Brand TrustCompliance AdvantageSuite BundlingDesign In Qualification

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityLong Term ContractsTwo Sided NetworkScope Economies

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%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Concerts

Oligopoly

82.2%

Ticketing

Quasi-Monopoly

12.9%

Sponsorship & Advertising

Competitive

5.2%

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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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