VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Judges Scientific plc vs Veeva Systems Inc.

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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Veeva Systems Inc.

VEEV · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$36.4B
Gross margin (TTM)75.7%
Operating margin (TTM)27.9%
Net margin (TTM)27.9%
SectorTechnology
IndustryMedical - Healthcare Information Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
82/ 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: Veeva Systems Inc. leads (82 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Judges Scientific plc).
  • Segment focus: Judges Scientific plc has 2 segments (51.7% in Vacuum); Veeva Systems Inc. has 2 segments (53% in R&D Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Judges Scientific plc has 3 moat types across 1 domains; Veeva Systems Inc. has 4 across 3.

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%

Veeva Systems Inc.

R&D Solutions

Market

Life sciences R&D, clinical, regulatory, safety, and quality cloud applications (Vault platform-based suites)

Geography

Global

Customer

Life sciences companies plus CROs and related regulated organizations

Role

Vertical SaaS platform owner

Revenue share

53%

Side-by-side metrics

Judges Scientific plc
Veeva Systems Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
JDG - London Stock Exchange - AIM
VEEV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$36.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
75.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
27.9%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
27.9%
Sector
Technology
Technology
Industry
n/a
Medical - Healthcare Information Services
HQ country
GB
US
Primary segment
Vacuum
R&D Solutions
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
63 / 100
82 / 100
Moat domains
Demand
Demand, Legal, Network
Last update
2026-01-06
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Judges Scientific plc strengths

Brand TrustSwitching Costs GeneralBuy-and-build acquisition engine

Veeva Systems Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinCompliance AdvantageEcosystem ComplementsSuite Bundling

Segment mix

Judges Scientific plc segments

Full profile >

Materials Sciences

Competitive

48.4%

Vacuum

Competitive

51.7%

Veeva Systems Inc. segments

Full profile >

Commercial Solutions

Oligopoly

47%

R&D Solutions

Competitive

53%

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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.