VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
Stock Comparison
Straumann Holding AG vs Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Straumann Holding AG
STMN · 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 STMN analysisUlta Beauty, Inc.
ULTA · NASDAQ
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View ULTA analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Straumann Holding AG leads (68 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Ulta Beauty, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Straumann Holding AG has 3 segments; Ulta Beauty, Inc. has 3 segments (94% in Beauty Products Retail).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Straumann Holding AG has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Ulta Beauty, Inc. has 8 across 5.
Primary market context
Straumann Holding AG
Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)
Dental implantology (tooth replacement and restoration solutions)
Global
Dental professionals (implantologists, oral surgeons, general dentists) and dental labs; DSOs
Medical device OEM + branded implant system provider
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Beauty Products Retail
U.S. beauty products retail (specialty omnichannel beauty retailer)
United States
Consumers (end-users) shopping in-store and online
Specialty retailer / distributor
94%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
Straumann Holding AG strengths
Ulta Beauty, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Straumann Holding AG segments
Full profile >Implantology (Tooth Replacement & Restoration)
Oligopoly
Orthodontics (Clear Aligner Solutions)
Oligopoly
Digital Dentistry & Prosthetics Workflow
Competitive
Ulta Beauty, Inc. segments
Full profile >Beauty Products Retail
Competitive
Beauty Services
Competitive
Platform Monetization (Retail Media, Credit Cards, Partner Royalties, Deferred Revenue)
Competitive
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