VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Stock Comparison
Novartis AG vs The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Novartis AG
NOVN · SIX Swiss Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View NOVN analysisThe Italian Sea Group S.p.A.
TISG · Euronext Milan (Borsa Italiana)
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View TISG analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Novartis AG leads (65 / 100 vs 61 / 100 for The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.).
- Segment focus: Novartis AG has 5 segments (29.3% in Oncology); The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. has 2 segments (89.7% in Shipbuilding).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Novartis AG has 4 moat types across 3 domains; The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. has 5 across 3.
Primary market context
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%
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.
Shipbuilding
Luxury yacht and superyacht shipbuilding (motor and sailing, 24m+ projects under construction/contract)
Global
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (owners) and yacht brokers; occasional fleet/charter buyers
Designer/shipyard (OEM) and brand owner
89.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Novartis AG strengths
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. strengths
Segment mix
Novartis AG segments
Full profile >Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic
Oligopoly
Immunology
Oligopoly
Neuroscience
Oligopoly
Oncology
Oligopoly
Established Brands
Competitive
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. segments
Full profile >Shipbuilding
Oligopoly
Refit
Competitive
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