VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Melrose Industries PLC vs Safran

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

Melrose Industries PLC

MRO · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$10B
SectorIndustrials
CountryGB
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
77/ 100

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

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Safran

SAF · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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: Melrose Industries PLC leads (77 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Safran).
  • Segment focus: Melrose Industries PLC has 2 segments (57.9% in Structures); Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Melrose Industries PLC has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Safran has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Melrose Industries PLC

Structures

Market

Aerostructures and aircraft electrical wiring systems (EWIS)

Geography

Global

Customer

Airframe OEMs; defence primes

Role

Tier-1 aerospace supplier

Revenue share

57.9%

Safran

Propulsion

Market

Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries

Role

Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)

Revenue share

50%

Side-by-side metrics

Melrose Industries PLC
Safran
Ticker / Exchange
MRO - London Stock Exchange
SAF - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$10B
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
HQ country
GB
FR
Primary segment
Structures
Propulsion
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
77 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Long Term ContractsDesign In QualificationCapex Knowhow ScaleService Field Network

Melrose Industries PLC strengths

Capacity Moat

Safran strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesRegulated Standards PipeGovernment Contracting RelationshipsOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Melrose Industries PLC segments

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Engines

Oligopoly

42.1%

Structures

Oligopoly

57.9%

Safran segments

Full profile >

Propulsion

Oligopoly

50%

Equipment & Defense

Oligopoly

38.9%

Aircraft Interiors

Competitive

11.1%

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