VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

SAP SE vs Spotify Technology S.A.

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

SAP SE

SAP · XETRA

Market cap (USD)$235.7B
Gross margin (TTM)73.6%
Operating margin (TTM)25.8%
Net margin (TTM)19.4%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryDE
Data as of2025-12-30
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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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: both at 65 / 100.
  • Segment focus: SAP SE has 2 segments (87.3% in Cloud and Software); Spotify Technology S.A. has 2 segments (88.2% in Premium (subscription)).
  • Moat breadth: SAP SE has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Spotify Technology S.A. has 6 across 4.

Primary market context

SAP SE

Cloud and Software

Market

Enterprise application software suites and cloud subscriptions (ERP-centric) plus platform services

Geography

Global

Customer

Large enterprises and upper mid-market

Role

Software vendor (SaaS + on-prem support + platform)

Revenue share

87.3%

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

SAP SE
Spotify Technology S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
SAP - XETRA
SPOT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$235.7B
$121.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
73.6%
31.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
25.8%
11.7%
Net margin (TTM)
19.4%
8.3%
Sector
Technology
Communication Services
Industry
Software - Application
Internet Content & Information
HQ country
DE
LU
Primary segment
Cloud and Software
Premium (subscription)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
31%-33% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
65 / 100
65 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Legal
Network, Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

SAP SE strengths

Data Workflow LockinSuite BundlingEcosystem ComplementsLong Term ContractsCompliance Advantage

Spotify Technology S.A. strengths

Data Network EffectsInteroperability HubTwo Sided NetworkContent Rights CurrencyScale Economies Unit Cost

Segment mix

SAP SE segments

Full profile >

Cloud and Software

Oligopoly

87.3%

Services

Competitive

12.7%

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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