VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. vs Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

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)$171.8B
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.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

AJG · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$67.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorFinancials
IndustryInsurance - Brokers
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-09
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: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. leads (73 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.).
  • Segment focus: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. has 2 segments (91.5% in Mid- and high-end baijiu); Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has 2 segments (86% in Brokerage).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has 4 across 2.

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%

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Brokerage

Market

Insurance and reinsurance brokerage and consulting

Geography

Global

Customer

Commercial, industrial, public sector, nonprofit and other organizations; underwriting enterprises for reinsurance placements

Role

Intermediary / broker / advisor

Revenue share

86%

Side-by-side metrics

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Ticker / Exchange
000568.SZ - Shenzhen Stock Exchange
AJG - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$171.8B
$67.9B
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
Insurance - Brokers
HQ country
CN
US
Primary segment
Mid- and high-end baijiu
Brokerage
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
73 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Financial
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-09

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. strengths

Learning Curve YieldDistribution ControlFloat PrepaymentCapex Knowhow Scale

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. strengths

Service Field NetworkData Workflow LockinOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. segments

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Mid- and high-end baijiu

Oligopoly

91.5%

Other baijiu (mainstream/value)

Competitive

8.2%

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. segments

Full profile >

Brokerage

Oligopoly

86%

Risk Management

Competitive

14%

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