VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Lifco AB (publ) vs Republic Services, Inc.

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

Lifco AB (publ)

LIFCO-B · Nasdaq Stockholm

Market cap (USD)$152.8B
Gross margin (TTM)43.9%
Operating margin (TTM)18.4%
Net margin (TTM)12.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConglomerates
CountrySE
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
58/ 100

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

Full stock profile

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Republic Services, Inc.

RSG · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$66.6B
Gross margin (TTM)30.6%
Operating margin (TTM)20.1%
Net margin (TTM)12.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryWaste Management
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
80/ 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: Republic Services, Inc. leads (80 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Lifco AB (publ)).
  • Segment focus: Lifco AB (publ) has 3 segments (51.2% in Systems Solutions); Republic Services, Inc. has 2 segments (88.5% in Recycling & Waste Services).
  • Moat breadth: Lifco AB (publ) has 8 moat types across 2 domains; Republic Services, Inc. has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

Lifco AB (publ)

Systems Solutions

Market

Niche B2B systems solutions (contract manufacturing, environmental technology, infrastructure products, special products, transportation products)

Geography

Primarily Europe; global customers where applicable

Customer

B2B OEMs and industrial customers

Role

Niche manufacturer and systems solution provider

Revenue share

51.2%

Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling & Waste Services

Market

Integrated non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, landfill disposal & recycling services

Geography

United States and Canada

Customer

Municipal, commercial, industrial

Role

Integrated hauler and disposal operator

Revenue share

88.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Lifco AB (publ)
Republic Services, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
LIFCO-B - Nasdaq Stockholm
RSG - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$152.8B
$66.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
43.9%
30.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.4%
20.1%
Net margin (TTM)
12.8%
12.8%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Waste Management
HQ country
SE
US
Primary segment
Systems Solutions
Recycling & Waste Services
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
12%-15% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
58 / 100
80 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-06
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field Network

Lifco AB (publ) strengths

Distribution ControlInstalled Base ConsumablesData Workflow LockinCapex Knowhow ScaleBrand TrustDesign In QualificationOperational Excellence

Republic Services, Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayCapacity MoatPhysical Network DensityScope EconomiesLong Term ContractsCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Lifco AB (publ) segments

Full profile >

Dental

Oligopoly

24.1%

Demolition & Tools

Oligopoly

24.7%

Systems Solutions

Competitive

51.2%

Republic Services, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Recycling & Waste Services

Competitive

88.5%

Environmental Solutions

Competitive

11.5%

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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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