VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Lotus Bakeries NV vs O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

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

Lotus Bakeries NV

LOTB · Euronext Brussels

Market cap (USD)$6.9B
Gross margin (TTM)28.7%
Operating margin (TTM)16.5%
Net margin (TTM)12.3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryPackaged Foods
CountryBE
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
64/ 100

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

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O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

ORLY · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$76.5B
Gross margin (TTM)51.5%
Operating margin (TTM)19.3%
Net margin (TTM)14.2%
SectorConsumer
IndustryAuto - Parts
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Lotus Bakeries NV leads (64 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff); O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 2 segments (52% in DIY Aftermarket Retail).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 moat types across 2 domains; O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 7 across 2.

Primary market context

Lotus Bakeries NV

Lotus Biscoff

Market

Branded caramelised biscuits (speculoos) and Biscoff spread

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via retail and away-from-home channels

Role

Brand owner and manufacturer

Revenue share

56%

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

DIY Aftermarket Retail

Market

Specialty automotive aftermarket parts retail (DIY channel)

Geography

United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada

Customer

Consumers (do-it-yourself vehicle owners)

Role

Specialty retailer

Revenue share

52%

Side-by-side metrics

Lotus Bakeries NV
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
LOTB - Euronext Brussels
ORLY - Nasdaq Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
$6.9B
$76.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
28.7%
51.5%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.5%
19.3%
Net margin (TTM)
12.3%
14.2%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Packaged Foods
Auto - Parts
HQ country
BE
US
Primary segment
Lotus Biscoff
DIY Aftermarket Retail
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
64 / 100
63 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-06
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustHabit Default

Lotus Bakeries NV strengths

Capacity MoatCapex Knowhow ScaleDistribution Control

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. strengths

Supply Chain ControlPhysical Network DensityScope EconomiesService Field NetworkProcurement Inertia

Segment mix

Lotus Bakeries NV segments

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Lotus Biscoff

Oligopoly

56%

Lotus Natural Foods

Competitive

24%

Lotus Local Heroes

Competitive

20%

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. segments

Full profile >

DIY Aftermarket Retail

Oligopoly

52%

Professional (B2B) Aftermarket Distribution

Competitive

48%

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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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