VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Teqnion AB (publ) vs Watsco, Inc.

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

Teqnion AB (publ)

TEQ · Nasdaq First North Growth Market Sweden

Market cap (USD)$3.1B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorFinancials
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
CountrySE
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
47/ 100

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

Full stock profile

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Watsco, Inc.

WSO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$15.3B
Gross margin (TTM)28.3%
Operating margin (TTM)10.2%
Net margin (TTM)7.4%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
72/ 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: Watsco, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 47 / 100 for Teqnion AB (publ)).
  • Segment focus: Teqnion AB (publ) has 4 segments; Watsco, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in HVAC/R Distribution).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: n/a vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Teqnion AB (publ) has 8 moat types across 2 domains; Watsco, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Teqnion AB (publ)

Acquisition & Portfolio Platform (Active, long-term ownership)

Market

Acquisition and long-term ownership of profitable niche industrial SMEs

Geography

Nordics, UK, Ireland

Customer

Business owners / sellers; subsidiary management teams

Role

Acquirer / holding company / active owner

Watsco, Inc.

HVAC/R Distribution

Market

HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies distribution

Geography

North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico; export to Latin America/Caribbean)

Customer

Licensed HVAC and refrigeration contractors (residential & commercial)

Role

Wholesale distributor

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Teqnion AB (publ)
Watsco, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
TEQ - Nasdaq First North Growth Market Sweden
WSO - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$3.1B
$15.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
28.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
10.2%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
7.4%
Sector
Financials
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
Industrial - Distribution
HQ country
SE
US
Primary segment
Acquisition & Portfolio Platform (Active, long-term ownership)
HVAC/R Distribution
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
9%-12% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
n/a
Moderate
Moat score
47 / 100
72 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Supply, Legal, Demand
Last update
2026-01-08
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Teqnion AB (publ) strengths

Operational ExcellencePreferential Input AccessScope EconomiesDistribution ControlProcurement InertiaDesign In QualificationSwitching Costs GeneralLearning Curve Yield

Watsco, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityContractual ExclusivityScale Economies Unit CostData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Teqnion AB (publ) segments

Full profile >

Acquisition & Portfolio Platform (Active, long-term ownership)

Competitive

n/a

Agency & Distribution Businesses

Competitive

n/a

Niche Product & Service Companies

Competitive

n/a

Manufacturing (Own-brand and Contract/OEM)

Competitive

n/a

Watsco, Inc. segments

Full profile >

HVAC/R Distribution

Competitive

100%

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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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