VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA vs West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

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

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

KOG · Euronext Oslo Bors

Market cap (USD)$22.8B
SectorIndustrials
CountryNO
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
81/ 100

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

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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

WST · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-22
Moat score
85/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. leads (85 / 100 vs 81 / 100 for Kongsberg Gruppen ASA).
  • Segment focus: Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has 4 segments (49.5% in Kongsberg Maritime); West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has 2 segments (80.7% in Proprietary Products).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has 9 moat types across 4 domains; West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has 5 across 3.

Primary market context

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

Kongsberg Maritime

Market

Maritime technology & integrated ship systems (propulsion, automation, bridge, energy efficiency, service)

Geography

Global

Customer

Shipyards, shipowners, offshore operators, naval customers

Role

OEM and systems integrator; aftermarket service provider

Revenue share

49.5%

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

Proprietary Products

Market

Injectable primary packaging components and containment/delivery systems (elastomeric stoppers, seals, plungers, syringe/cartridge components; related services)

Geography

Global

Customer

Biologic, generic, and pharmaceutical drug manufacturers

Role

Primary packaging and delivery component supplier

Revenue share

80.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
KOG - Euronext Oslo Bors
WST - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$22.8B
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Healthcare
HQ country
NO
US
Primary segment
Kongsberg Maritime
Proprietary Products
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
30%-35% (reported)
70%-75% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
81 / 100
85 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-22

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Compliance AdvantageDesign In QualificationCapex Knowhow Scale

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkGovernment Contracting RelationshipsLong Term ContractsData Workflow LockinEcosystem Complements

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. strengths

Brand TrustOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA segments

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Kongsberg Maritime

Oligopoly

49.5%

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Oligopoly

38.2%

Kongsberg Discovery

Competitive

8.8%

Kongsberg Digital

Competitive

3.5%

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. segments

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Proprietary Products

Quasi-Monopoly

80.7%

Contract-Manufactured Products

Competitive

19.3%

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