VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Intertek Group plc vs REA Group Ltd

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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REA Group Ltd

REA · ASX

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorCommunication Services
Industry
CountryAU
Data as of2026-01-09
Moat score
91/ 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: REA Group Ltd leads (91 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Intertek Group plc).
  • Segment focus: Intertek Group plc has 5 segments (28.3% in Consumer Products); REA Group Ltd has 3 segments (87.5% in Australia - Property & Online Advertising).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Duopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Intertek Group plc has 6 moat types across 3 domains; REA Group Ltd 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%

REA Group Ltd

Australia - Property & Online Advertising

Market

Australian online property classifieds & digital real estate advertising (residential + commercial listings)

Geography

Australia

Customer

Real estate agents/agencies and developers (advertisers) + property seekers (consumers)

Role

Marketplace operator / media & advertising platform

Revenue share

87.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Intertek Group plc
REA Group Ltd
Ticker / Exchange
ITRK - London Stock Exchange
REA - ASX
Market cap (USD)
$7.1B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
16.9%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
16.9%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
9.9%
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Communication Services
Industry
Specialty Business Services
n/a
HQ country
GB
AU
Primary segment
Consumer Products
Australia - Property & Online Advertising
Market structure
Oligopoly
Duopoly
Market share
n/a
78%-82% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
6,800
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
64 / 100
91 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Network, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-09

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow LockinBrand Trust

Intertek Group plc strengths

Service Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageSuite BundlingDesign In Qualification

REA Group Ltd strengths

Two Sided NetworkData Network EffectsDistribution ControlHabit Default

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%

REA Group Ltd segments

Full profile >

Australia - Property & Online Advertising

Duopoly

87.5%

Australia - Financial Services

Competitive

4.8%

India - Online Property Classifieds

Oligopoly

7.7%

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