VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Judges Scientific plc vs TransUnion

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

Judges Scientific plc

JDG · London Stock Exchange - AIM

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorTechnology
Industry
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
63/ 100

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

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TransUnion

TRU · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$16.9B
Gross margin (TTM)52.8%
Operating margin (TTM)18.7%
Net margin (TTM)9.5%
SectorFinancials
IndustryConsulting Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
61/ 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: Judges Scientific plc leads (63 / 100 vs 61 / 100 for TransUnion).
  • Segment focus: Judges Scientific plc has 2 segments (51.7% in Vacuum); TransUnion has 4 segments (34.2% in U.S. Markets - Financial Services).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Judges Scientific plc has 3 moat types across 1 domains; TransUnion has 8 across 4.

Primary market context

Judges Scientific plc

Vacuum

Market

Vacuum and surface-science related instrumentation (e.g., UHV/vacuum components and systems, thin-film/surface engineering adjacent tools)

Geography

Global

Customer

Research labs and high-tech manufacturing

Role

Equipment manufacturer

Revenue share

51.7%

TransUnion

U.S. Markets - Financial Services

Market

U.S. consumer credit bureau data & risk analytics for lenders

Geography

United States

Customer

B2B (banks, lenders, fintechs, mortgage/auto originators)

Role

Consumer reporting agency & decisioning analytics provider

Revenue share

34.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Judges Scientific plc
TransUnion
Ticker / Exchange
JDG - London Stock Exchange - AIM
TRU - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$16.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
52.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
18.7%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
9.5%
Sector
Technology
Financials
Industry
n/a
Consulting Services
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Vacuum
U.S. Markets - Financial Services
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
63 / 100
61 / 100
Moat domains
Demand
Network, Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2026-01-06
2025-12-23

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Judges Scientific plc strengths

Switching Costs GeneralBuy-and-build acquisition engine

TransUnion strengths

Standards RegistryData Network EffectsData Workflow LockinCompliance AdvantageScope EconomiesHabit DefaultDe Facto Standard

Segment mix

Judges Scientific plc segments

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Materials Sciences

Competitive

48.4%

Vacuum

Competitive

51.7%

TransUnion segments

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U.S. Markets - Financial Services

Oligopoly

34.2%

U.S. Markets - Emerging Verticals

Competitive

29%

U.S. Markets - Consumer Interactive

Competitive

14%

International

Oligopoly

22.8%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.