VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. vs Zoetis Inc.

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

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

MTD · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)58.4%
Operating margin (TTM)28.6%
Net margin (TTM)21.2%
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
73/ 100

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

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Zoetis Inc.

ZTS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$55.3B
Gross margin (TTM)70.6%
Operating margin (TTM)37.6%
Net margin (TTM)28.2%
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
73/ 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 73 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has 3 segments (56% in Laboratory Products and Services); Zoetis Inc. has 3 segments (67.8% in Companion Animal Products).
  • Moat breadth: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Zoetis Inc. has 9 across 3.

Primary market context

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

Laboratory Products and Services

Market

Laboratory precision weighing (balances/scales) and adjacent lab measurement & sample-prep instruments, plus related software and services

Geography

Global

Customer

Life science, chemical, academic, and testing laboratories (end-users) via direct sales and distributors

Role

Instrument OEM / software provider / service provider

Revenue share

56%

Zoetis Inc.

Companion Animal Products

Market

Companion animal veterinary medicines, vaccines and diagnostics

Geography

Global

Customer

Veterinarians, veterinary clinics, pet owners (via prescription/retail)

Role

Manufacturer and marketer

Revenue share

67.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Zoetis Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
MTD - New York Stock Exchange
ZTS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$55.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
58.4%
70.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
28.6%
37.6%
Net margin (TTM)
21.2%
28.2%
Sector
Healthcare
Healthcare
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Laboratory Products and Services
Companion Animal Products
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
25%-30% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
2,440
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
73 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-01
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustService Field NetworkCompliance Advantage

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinSwitching Costs General

Zoetis Inc. strengths

Regulated Standards PipeIP Choke PointInstalled Base ConsumablesCapacity MoatDistribution ControlOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. segments

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Laboratory Products and Services

Oligopoly

56%

Industrial Products and Services

Competitive

39%

Food Retailing Products and Services

Competitive

5%

Zoetis Inc. segments

Full profile >

Companion Animal Products

Oligopoly

67.8%

Livestock Products

Oligopoly

31.3%

Client Supply Services & Human Health

Competitive

0.9%

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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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