VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Stevanato Group S.p.A. vs Symrise AG

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

Stevanato Group S.p.A.

STVN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$5.7B
Gross margin (TTM)28.6%
Operating margin (TTM)16.7%
Net margin (TTM)12%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryIT
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
59/ 100

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

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Symrise AG

SY1 · Xetra

Market cap (USD)$9.5B
Gross margin (TTM)40.3%
Operating margin (TTM)0.7%
Net margin (TTM)10.2%
SectorMaterials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
CountryDE
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
69/ 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: Symrise AG leads (69 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Stevanato Group S.p.A.).
  • Segment focus: Stevanato Group S.p.A. has 3 segments (46.3% in Other Containment and Delivery Solutions); Symrise AG has 2 segments (61.8% in Taste, Nutrition & Health).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Stevanato Group S.p.A. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Symrise AG has 5 across 3.

Primary market context

Stevanato Group S.p.A.

Other Containment and Delivery Solutions

Market

Standard primary packaging and related services for injectable drugs and diagnostics

Geography

Global

Customer

Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics and life sciences companies; fill-finish CMOs

Role

Primary packaging/component manufacturer and contract manufacturing partner

Revenue share

46.3%

Symrise AG

Taste, Nutrition & Health

Market

Food & beverage flavor ingredients and pet food ingredients

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (food & beverage, pet food, aquafeed manufacturers)

Role

Ingredient/formulation supplier

Revenue share

61.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Stevanato Group S.p.A.
Symrise AG
Ticker / Exchange
STVN - New York Stock Exchange
SY1 - Xetra
Market cap (USD)
$5.7B
$9.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
28.6%
40.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.7%
0.7%
Net margin (TTM)
12%
10.2%
Sector
Healthcare
Materials
Industry
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
Chemicals - Specialty
HQ country
IT
DE
Primary segment
Other Containment and Delivery Solutions
Taste, Nutrition & Health
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
12%-16% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
958
Pricing power
Weak
Moderate
Moat score
59 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-05
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationCapex Knowhow ScaleScope Economies

Stevanato Group S.p.A. strengths

De Facto StandardBrand TrustLong Term ContractsOperational ExcellenceService Field Network

Symrise AG strengths

Preferential Input AccessIP Choke Point

Segment mix

Stevanato Group S.p.A. segments

Full profile >

High-Value Solutions

Oligopoly

38.3%

Other Containment and Delivery Solutions

Competitive

46.3%

Engineering

Competitive

15.4%

Symrise AG segments

Full profile >

Taste, Nutrition & Health

Oligopoly

61.8%

Scent & Care

Oligopoly

38.2%

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Curation & Accuracy

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