VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

Stock Comparison

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. vs Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

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

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.

000568.SZ · Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$170.8B
Gross margin (TTM)86.5%
Operating margin (TTM)56.5%
Net margin (TTM)42.1%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
CountryCN
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
73/ 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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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

0388.HK · Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)

Market cap (USD)$67.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorFinancials
Industry
CountryHK
Data as of2026-01-03
Moat score
92/ 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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited leads (92 / 100 vs 73 / 100 for Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.).
  • Segment focus: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. has 2 segments (91.5% in Mid- and high-end baijiu); Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited has 4 segments (52.6% in Cash Markets).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited has 9 across 5.

Primary market context

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.

Mid- and high-end baijiu

Market

Premium baijiu (strong-aroma) in China

Geography

China (primarily); limited exports

Customer

Consumers (personal consumption) and gifting/banquet channels via distributors/retail

Role

Distiller / brand owner

Revenue share

91.5%

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Cash Markets

Market

Exchange-based cash equities trading, clearing and settlement in Hong Kong (including Stock Connect cash markets)

Geography

Hong Kong (with Mainland China Connect linkage)

Customer

Brokers, banks, proprietary trading firms, and investors; listed issuers via primary/secondary markets

Role

Exchange operator + clearing/settlement/depository operator

Revenue share

52.6%

Side-by-side metrics

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Ticker / Exchange
000568.SZ - Shenzhen Stock Exchange
0388.HK - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)
Market cap (USD)
$170.8B
$67.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
86.5%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
56.5%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
42.1%
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Financials
Industry
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
n/a
HQ country
CN
HK
Primary segment
Mid- and high-end baijiu
Cash Markets
Market structure
Oligopoly
Monopoly
Market share
n/a
100% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
10,000
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
73 / 100
92 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Financial
Legal, Network, Financial, Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-03

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution Control

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. strengths

Brand TrustLearning Curve YieldFloat PrepaymentCapex Knowhow Scale

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited strengths

Concession LicenseClearing SettlementInteroperability HubTwo Sided NetworkDirect Network EffectsBenchmark Pricing PowerPhysical Network DensitySwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. segments

Full profile >

Mid- and high-end baijiu

Oligopoly

91.5%

Other baijiu (mainstream/value)

Competitive

8.2%

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited segments

Full profile >

Cash Markets

Monopoly

52.6%

Equity and Financial Derivatives

Monopoly

20.3%

Commodities (LME and related)

Oligopoly

14.8%

Data and Connectivity

Quasi-Monopoly

12.2%

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