VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Nordson Corporation vs Nestle S.A.

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

Nordson Corporation

NDSN · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$13.6B
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
67/ 100

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

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Nestle S.A.

NESN · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryCH
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
57/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Nordson Corporation leads (67 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for Nestle S.A.).
  • Segment focus: Nordson Corporation has 3 segments (47.7% in Industrial Precision Solutions); Nestle S.A. has 7 segments (26.9% in Powdered and Liquid Beverages).
  • Moat breadth: Nordson Corporation has 6 moat types across 2 domains; Nestle S.A. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Nordson Corporation

Industrial Precision Solutions

Market

Industrial precision dispensing, coating, and material-processing equipment (adhesives, coatings, sealants, polymers)

Geography

Global

Customer

Manufacturers and converters (packaging, nonwovens/hygiene, automotive, industrial, agriculture)

Role

Capital equipment OEM / process-solution provider

Revenue share

47.7%

Nestle S.A.

Powdered and Liquid Beverages

Market

Packaged coffee (instant, roast and ground, portioned) and other powdered beverages (cocoa/malt, creamers)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users) via retail and e-commerce; plus out-of-home channels

Role

Branded manufacturer and marketer; system operator for portioned coffee (machines + capsules)

Revenue share

26.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Nordson Corporation
Nestle S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
NDSN - NASDAQ
NESN - SIX Swiss Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$13.6B
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
HQ country
US
CH
Primary segment
Industrial Precision Solutions
Powdered and Liquid Beverages
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
25% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
67 / 100
57 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Installed Base Consumables

Nordson Corporation strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleService Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralDesign In QualificationData Workflow Lockin

Nestle S.A. strengths

Brand TrustPreferential Input AccessLearning Curve YieldDistribution ControlCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Nordson Corporation segments

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Industrial Precision Solutions

Oligopoly

47.7%

Medical and Fluid Solutions

Competitive

29.9%

Advanced Technology Solutions

Oligopoly

22.4%

Nestle S.A. segments

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Powdered and Liquid Beverages

Oligopoly

26.9%

PetCare

Oligopoly

20.7%

Nutrition and Health Science

Oligopoly

16.6%

Prepared dishes and cooking aids

Competitive

11.7%

Milk products and Ice cream

Competitive

11.4%

Confectionery

Oligopoly

9.2%

Water

Competitive

3.5%

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