VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Roche Holding AG vs Spotify Technology S.A.

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

Roche Holding AG

ROG · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)$258.5B
Gross margin (TTM)73.6%
Operating margin (TTM)29.1%
Net margin (TTM)15.4%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryDrug Manufacturers - General
CountryCH
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
68/ 100

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

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Spotify Technology S.A.

SPOT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$121.5B
Gross margin (TTM)31.8%
Operating margin (TTM)11.7%
Net margin (TTM)8.3%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryInternet Content & Information
CountryLU
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
65/ 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: Roche Holding AG leads (68 / 100 vs 65 / 100 for Spotify Technology S.A.).
  • Segment focus: Roche Holding AG has 2 segments (76.3% in Pharmaceuticals); Spotify Technology S.A. has 2 segments (88.2% in Premium (subscription)).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Roche Holding AG has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Spotify Technology S.A. has 6 across 4.

Primary market context

Roche Holding AG

Pharmaceuticals

Market

Innovative (branded) prescription pharmaceuticals

Geography

Global

Customer

Healthcare providers and systems (hospitals/clinics), payers/governments, and patients

Role

Innovator pharmaceutical developer, manufacturer and marketer

Revenue share

76.3%

Spotify Technology S.A.

Premium (subscription)

Market

Paid music and audio streaming subscriptions

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users) and distribution partners (e.g., telcos)

Role

Streaming platform operator

Revenue share

88.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Roche Holding AG
Spotify Technology S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
ROG - SIX Swiss Exchange
SPOT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$258.5B
$121.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
73.6%
31.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.1%
11.7%
Net margin (TTM)
15.4%
8.3%
Sector
Healthcare
Communication Services
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Internet Content & Information
HQ country
CH
LU
Primary segment
Pharmaceuticals
Premium (subscription)
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
31%-33% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
68 / 100
65 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Network, Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Roche Holding AG strengths

IP Choke PointCapex Knowhow ScaleInstalled Base ConsumablesData Workflow LockinRegulated Standards Pipe

Spotify Technology S.A. strengths

Data Network EffectsInteroperability HubTwo Sided NetworkBrand TrustContent Rights CurrencyScale Economies Unit Cost

Segment mix

Roche Holding AG segments

Full profile >

Pharmaceuticals

Competitive

76.3%

Diagnostics

Oligopoly

23.7%

Spotify Technology S.A. segments

Full profile >

Premium (subscription)

Oligopoly

88.2%

Ad-Supported (advertising)

Competitive

11.8%

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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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