VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Moncler S.p.A. vs Merck & Co., Inc.

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

Moncler S.p.A.

MONC · Euronext Milan

Market cap (USD)$14.8B
Gross margin (TTM)76.4%
Operating margin (TTM)29.4%
Net margin (TTM)20.4%
SectorConsumer
IndustryApparel - Manufacturers
CountryIT
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
69/ 100

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

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Merck & Co., Inc.

MRK · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$270B
Gross margin (TTM)78.3%
Operating margin (TTM)36.4%
Net margin (TTM)29.6%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryDrug Manufacturers - General
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-22
Moat score
71/ 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: Merck & Co., Inc. leads (71 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Moncler S.p.A.).
  • Segment focus: Moncler S.p.A. has 2 segments (87.1% in Moncler brand); Merck & Co., Inc. has 2 segments (89.5% in Pharmaceutical).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Moncler S.p.A. has 3 moat types across 3 domains; Merck & Co., Inc. has 5 across 3.

Primary market context

Moncler S.p.A.

Moncler brand

Market

Luxury outerwear and apparel (down jackets, ready-to-wear, accessories)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers

Role

Branded apparel company (design/marketing; DTC + wholesale distribution)

Revenue share

87.1%

Merck & Co., Inc.

Pharmaceutical

Market

Branded prescription pharmaceuticals & human vaccines

Geography

Global

Customer

Wholesalers/retailers, managed care and government payers, hospitals/clinics

Role

R&D-intensive innovator, manufacturer, and marketer

Revenue share

89.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Moncler S.p.A.
Merck & Co., Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
MONC - Euronext Milan
MRK - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$14.8B
$270B
Gross margin (TTM)
76.4%
78.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.4%
36.4%
Net margin (TTM)
20.4%
29.6%
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
Industry
Apparel - Manufacturers
Drug Manufacturers - General
HQ country
IT
US
Primary segment
Moncler brand
Pharmaceutical
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
69 / 100
71 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-05
2025-12-22

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

IP Choke Point

Moncler S.p.A. strengths

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Merck & Co., Inc. strengths

Regulated Standards PipeCapex Knowhow ScaleScope EconomiesData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Moncler S.p.A. segments

Full profile >

Moncler brand

Competitive

87.1%

Stone Island brand

Competitive

12.9%

Merck & Co., Inc. segments

Full profile >

Pharmaceutical

Competitive

89.5%

Animal Health

Oligopoly

9.2%

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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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