VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Wolters Kluwer N.V. vs Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

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

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

WKL · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$23.9B
SectorIndustrials
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
73/ 100

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

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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

ZBH · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
72/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Wolters Kluwer N.V. leads (73 / 100 vs 72 / 100 for Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Wolters Kluwer N.V. has 5 segments (26.8% in Health); Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. has 4 segments (41.3% in Knees).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Wolters Kluwer N.V. has 6 moat types across 2 domains; Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. has 7 across 5.

Primary market context

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

Health

Market

Clinical decision support and clinical drug information solutions (point-of-care) for healthcare providers

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals/health systems, clinicians, payers, and academic institutions

Role

Software + expert content provider

Revenue share

26.8%

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

Knees

Market

Knee reconstruction implants (primary, partial, revision) plus associated instruments and orthopedic robotics/navigation

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers

Role

OEM manufacturer

Revenue share

41.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Wolters Kluwer N.V.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
WKL - Euronext Amsterdam
ZBH - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$23.9B
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Healthcare
HQ country
NL
US
Primary segment
Health
Knees
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
85%-90% (reported)
30.1% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
2,265
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
73 / 100
72 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal, Financial, Network
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-23

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow Lockin

Wolters Kluwer N.V. strengths

Brand TrustSuite BundlingCompliance AdvantageSwitching Costs GeneralLong Term Contracts

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationService Field NetworkRegulated Standards PipeBenchmark Pricing PowerScope EconomiesEcosystem Complements

Segment mix

Wolters Kluwer N.V. segments

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Health

Oligopoly

26.8%

Tax & Accounting

Oligopoly

26.4%

Financial & Corporate Compliance

Oligopoly

20.8%

Legal & Regulatory

Oligopoly

16%

Corporate Performance & ESG

Competitive

10.1%

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. segments

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Knees

Oligopoly

41.3%

Hips

Oligopoly

26%

S.E.T. (Sports Medicine, Extremities, Trauma, CMFT)

Competitive

24.3%

Technology & Data, Bone Cement and Surgical

Oligopoly

8.3%

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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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