VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd.

000858 · Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryCN
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
80/ 100

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

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The Sherwin-Williams Company

SHW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$80.4B
SectorMaterials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 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: The Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 80 / 100 for Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd.).
  • Segment focus: Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. has 3 segments (76.1% in Wuliangye-branded Baijiu products); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd.

Wuliangye-branded Baijiu products

Market

China baijiu market (sales revenue; producers above designated size)

Geography

China

Customer

Consumers (premium gifting/banqueting; affluent households)

Role

Branded spirits producer and marketer

Revenue share

76.1%

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Paint Stores Group

Market

Company-operated paint & coatings retail (architectural + related products)

Geography

United States, Canada, Caribbean

Customer

Professional contractors and DIY homeowners

Role

Manufacturer-owned retail / distribution

Revenue share

57.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
000858 - Shenzhen Stock Exchange
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$80.4B
Sector
Consumer
Materials
HQ country
CN
US
Primary segment
Wuliangye-branded Baijiu products
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
8%-10% (implied)
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
80 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. strengths

Regulated Standards PipeCapex Knowhow ScalePortfolio adjacency / captive demand

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Service Field NetworkScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. segments

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Wuliangye-branded Baijiu products

Oligopoly

76.1%

Other liquor products (Wuliang NongXiang and other series)

Competitive

17.1%

Non-liquor products (other)

Competitive

6.8%

The Sherwin-Williams Company segments

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Paint Stores Group

Quasi-Monopoly

57.1%

Consumer Brands Group

Oligopoly

13.5%

Performance Coatings Group

Oligopoly

29.4%

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