VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Intertek Group plc vs L'Oreal S.A.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Intertek Group plc
ITRK · London 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 ITRK analysisL'Oreal S.A.
OR · Euronext Paris
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Comparison highlights
- Moat score gap: L'Oreal S.A. leads (80 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Intertek Group plc).
- Segment focus: Intertek Group plc has 5 segments (28.3% in Consumer Products); L'Oreal S.A. has 4 segments (37% in Consumer Products Division).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Intertek Group plc has 6 moat types across 3 domains; L'Oreal S.A. has 7 across 3.
Primary market context
Intertek Group plc
Consumer Products
Consumer products testing, inspection and certification (TIC/ATIC) services
Global
Brands, retailers, manufacturers
Third-party conformity assessment and supply chain QA
28.3%
L'Oreal S.A.
Consumer Products Division
Mass-market beauty & personal care (skincare, haircare, makeup, hygiene)
Global
Consumers via mass retail, drugstores, supermarkets, and e-commerce
Brand owner / marketer / manufacturer
37%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Intertek Group plc strengths
L'Oreal S.A. strengths
Segment mix
Intertek Group plc segments
Full profile >Consumer Products
Oligopoly
Corporate Assurance
Competitive
Health and Safety
Competitive
Industry and Infrastructure
Competitive
World of Energy
Oligopoly
L'Oreal S.A. segments
Full profile >Consumer Products Division
Oligopoly
L'Oreal Luxe Division
Oligopoly
Dermatological Beauty Division
Oligopoly
Professional Products Division
Oligopoly
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