VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. vs Starbucks Corporation

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)
SectorConsumer
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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Starbucks Corporation

SBUX · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$96.7B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
70/ 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 70 / 100 for Starbucks Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. has 2 segments (91.5% in Mid- and high-end baijiu); Starbucks Corporation has 3 segments (73.6% in North America).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Starbucks Corporation has 7 across 3.

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%

Starbucks Corporation

North America

Market

Branded coffeehouse retail (company-operated + licensed)

Geography

U.S. and Canada

Customer

Consumers

Role

Retailer / brand owner

Revenue share

73.6%

Side-by-side metrics

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd.
Starbucks Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
000568.SZ - Shenzhen Stock Exchange
SBUX - Nasdaq Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$96.7B
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
HQ country
CN
US
Primary segment
Mid- and high-end baijiu
North America
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
35%-40% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
73 / 100
70 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Financial
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd. strengths

Learning Curve YieldDistribution ControlFloat PrepaymentCapex Knowhow Scale

Starbucks Corporation strengths

Habit DefaultPhysical Network DensityOperational ExcellencePreferential Input AccessContractual ExclusivityScope Economies

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%

Starbucks Corporation segments

Full profile >

North America

Competitive

73.6%

International

Competitive

21%

Channel Development

Oligopoly

5%

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Curation & Accuracy

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