VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. vs Spotify Technology S.A.

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

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

MMC · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$92.2B
Gross margin (TTM)42.3%
Operating margin (TTM)23.2%
Net margin (TTM)15.6%
SectorFinancials
IndustryInsurance - Brokers
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
65/ 100

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

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Spotify Technology S.A.

SPOT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$121.5B
Gross margin (TTM)31.8%
Operating margin (TTM)11.7%
Net margin (TTM)8.3%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryInternet Content & Information
CountryLU
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
65/ 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: both at 65 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has 2 segments (62.8% in Risk and Insurance Services); Spotify Technology S.A. has 2 segments (88.2% in Premium (subscription)).
  • Moat breadth: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Spotify Technology S.A. has 6 across 4.

Primary market context

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

Risk and Insurance Services

Market

Insurance brokerage, risk advisory, and reinsurance brokerage/services

Geography

Global

Customer

Enterprises, public entities, associations, and individuals (via broker/agent channels)

Role

Intermediary + advisor (insurance/reinsurance market intermediary)

Revenue share

62.8%

Spotify Technology S.A.

Premium (subscription)

Market

Paid music and audio streaming subscriptions

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users) and distribution partners (e.g., telcos)

Role

Streaming platform operator

Revenue share

88.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Spotify Technology S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
MMC - New York Stock Exchange
SPOT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$92.2B
$121.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
42.3%
31.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.2%
11.7%
Net margin (TTM)
15.6%
8.3%
Sector
Financials
Communication Services
Industry
Insurance - Brokers
Internet Content & Information
HQ country
US
LU
Primary segment
Risk and Insurance Services
Premium (subscription)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
31%-33% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
65 / 100
65 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Network, Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. strengths

Service Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance AdvantageData Workflow Lockin

Spotify Technology S.A. strengths

Data Network EffectsInteroperability HubTwo Sided NetworkContent Rights CurrencyScale Economies Unit Cost

Segment mix

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Risk and Insurance Services

Oligopoly

62.8%

Consulting

Competitive

37.2%

Spotify Technology S.A. segments

Full profile >

Premium (subscription)

Oligopoly

88.2%

Ad-Supported (advertising)

Competitive

11.8%

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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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