VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Stock Comparison
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA vs LPL Financial Holdings Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
KOG · Euronext Oslo Bors
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View KOG analysisLPL Financial Holdings Inc.
LPLA · Nasdaq
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View LPLA analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Kongsberg Gruppen ASA leads (81 / 100 vs 79 / 100 for LPL Financial Holdings Inc.).
- Segment focus: Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has 4 segments (49.5% in Kongsberg Maritime); LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Advisor Platform).
- Moat breadth: Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has 9 moat types across 4 domains; LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has 6 across 4.
Primary market context
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
Kongsberg Maritime
Maritime technology & integrated ship systems (propulsion, automation, bridge, energy efficiency, service)
Global
Shipyards, shipowners, offshore operators, naval customers
OEM and systems integrator; aftermarket service provider
49.5%
LPL Financial Holdings Inc.
Advisor Platform
Advisor-mediated wealth management platform (independent broker-dealer + RIA custody/clearing)
United States
Financial advisors and financial institutions
Platform / broker-dealer / custodian
100%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA strengths
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA segments
Full profile >Kongsberg Maritime
Oligopoly
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
Oligopoly
Kongsberg Discovery
Competitive
Kongsberg Digital
Competitive
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. segments
Full profile >Advisor Platform
Oligopoly
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