VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Nordson Corporation vs The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

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

Nordson Corporation

NDSN · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$14.6B
Gross margin (TTM)55.2%
Operating margin (TTM)25.5%
Net margin (TTM)17.4%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
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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The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

TISG · Euronext Milan (Borsa Italiana)

Market cap (USD)$241.7M
Gross margin (TTM)70.9%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)3.8%
SectorConsumer
IndustryLeisure
CountryIT
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
61/ 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: Nordson Corporation leads (67 / 100 vs 61 / 100 for The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.).
  • Segment focus: Nordson Corporation has 3 segments (47.7% in Industrial Precision Solutions); The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. has 2 segments (89.7% in Shipbuilding).
  • Moat breadth: Nordson Corporation has 6 moat types across 2 domains; The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. has 5 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%

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.

Shipbuilding

Market

Luxury yacht and superyacht shipbuilding (motor and sailing, 24m+ projects under construction/contract)

Geography

Global

Customer

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (owners) and yacht brokers; occasional fleet/charter buyers

Role

Designer/shipyard (OEM) and brand owner

Revenue share

89.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Nordson Corporation
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.
Ticker / Exchange
NDSN - NASDAQ
TISG - Euronext Milan (Borsa Italiana)
Market cap (USD)
$14.6B
$241.7M
Gross margin (TTM)
55.2%
70.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
25.5%
12.1%
Net margin (TTM)
17.4%
3.8%
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Leisure
HQ country
US
IT
Primary segment
Industrial Precision Solutions
Shipbuilding
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
1.8%-2.2% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
67 / 100
61 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Nordson Corporation strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleService Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralInstalled Base ConsumablesDesign In QualificationData Workflow Lockin

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. strengths

Brand TrustSupply Chain ControlConcession LicenseLong Term ContractsOperational Excellence

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%

The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. segments

Full profile >

Shipbuilding

Oligopoly

89.7%

Refit

Competitive

10.3%

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