VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Safran vs Spotify Technology S.A.

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

Safran

SAF · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$131.7B
Gross margin (TTM)32.8%
Operating margin (TTM)14.4%
Net margin (TTM)10.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAerospace & Defense
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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: Safran leads (74 / 100 vs 65 / 100 for Spotify Technology S.A.).
  • Segment focus: Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion); Spotify Technology S.A. has 2 segments (88.2% in Premium (subscription)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Safran has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Spotify Technology S.A. has 6 across 4.

Primary market context

Safran

Propulsion

Market

Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries

Role

Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)

Revenue share

50%

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

Safran
Spotify Technology S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
SAF - Euronext Paris
SPOT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$131.7B
$121.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
32.8%
31.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.4%
11.7%
Net margin (TTM)
10.8%
8.3%
Sector
Industrials
Communication Services
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Internet Content & Information
HQ country
FR
LU
Primary segment
Propulsion
Premium (subscription)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
31%-33% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
74 / 100
65 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Network, Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Safran strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsCapex Knowhow ScaleRegulated Standards PipeDesign In QualificationService Field NetworkGovernment Contracting RelationshipsOperational Excellence

Spotify Technology S.A. strengths

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

Segment mix

Safran segments

Full profile >

Propulsion

Oligopoly

50%

Equipment & Defense

Oligopoly

38.9%

Aircraft Interiors

Competitive

11.1%

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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