VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Kenvue Inc. vs Nordson Corporation

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

Kenvue Inc.

KVUE · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
66/ 100

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

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Nordson Corporation

NDSN · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$13.6B
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
67/ 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: Nordson Corporation leads (67 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Kenvue Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Kenvue Inc. has 3 segments (42.3% in Self Care); Nordson Corporation has 3 segments (47.7% in Industrial Precision Solutions).
  • Moat breadth: Kenvue Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Nordson Corporation has 6 across 2.

Primary market context

Kenvue Inc.

Self Care

Market

OTC self-care consumer health products (pain care, cough/cold/allergy, digestive health, smoking cessation, eye care)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via retailers, pharmacies, and e-commerce

Role

Branded consumer health products manufacturer

Revenue share

42.3%

Nordson Corporation

Industrial Precision Solutions

Market

Industrial precision dispensing, coating, and material-processing equipment (adhesives, coatings, sealants, polymers)

Geography

Global

Customer

Manufacturers and converters (packaging, nonwovens/hygiene, automotive, industrial, agriculture)

Role

Capital equipment OEM / process-solution provider

Revenue share

47.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Kenvue Inc.
Nordson Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
KVUE - New York Stock Exchange
NDSN - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$33B
$13.6B
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Self Care
Industrial Precision Solutions
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-25
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Kenvue Inc. strengths

Brand TrustScale Economies Unit CostCompliance AdvantageScope EconomiesDistribution ControlHabit Default

Nordson Corporation strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleService Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralInstalled Base ConsumablesDesign In QualificationData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Kenvue Inc. segments

Full profile >

Self Care

Oligopoly

42.3%

Skin Health and Beauty

Competitive

27.4%

Essential Health

Competitive

30.3%

Nordson Corporation segments

Full profile >

Industrial Precision Solutions

Oligopoly

47.7%

Medical and Fluid Solutions

Competitive

29.9%

Advanced Technology Solutions

Oligopoly

22.4%

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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).

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