VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Stock Comparison
MTU Aero Engines AG vs Novartis AG
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
MTU Aero Engines AG
MTX · Deutsche Boerse XETRA
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View MTX analysisNovartis AG
NOVN · SIX Swiss Exchange
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View NOVN analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Novartis AG leads (65 / 100 vs 61 / 100 for MTU Aero Engines AG).
- Segment focus: MTU Aero Engines AG has 2 segments (67.4% in MRO business (commercial maintenance)); Novartis AG has 5 segments (29.3% in Oncology).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: MTU Aero Engines AG has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Novartis AG has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
MTU Aero Engines AG
MRO business (commercial maintenance)
Commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (engine MRO) and associated services
Global
Airlines, lessors and engine owners/operators
Aftermarket service provider (engine shop visits, repairs, on-wing services, leasing/asset management)
67.4%
Novartis AG
Oncology
Oncology and hematology branded medicines (including targeted therapies and radioligand therapy)
Global
Oncologists and hospitals; reimbursed by payers; hospital and specialty pharmacy channels
Originator developer, manufacturer, and marketer of oncology therapies
29.3%
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Shared moat types
MTU Aero Engines AG strengths
Novartis AG strengths
Segment mix
MTU Aero Engines AG segments
Full profile >OEM business (commercial and military engine business)
Oligopoly
MRO business (commercial maintenance)
Competitive
Novartis AG segments
Full profile >Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic
Oligopoly
Immunology
Oligopoly
Neuroscience
Oligopoly
Oncology
Oligopoly
Established Brands
Competitive
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