VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd. vs Air Liquide S.A.

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

Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd.

002304.SZ · Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$94.3B
Gross margin (TTM)69.9%
Operating margin (TTM)15.7%
Net margin (TTM)10.6%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
CountryCN
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
61/ 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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Air Liquide S.A.

AI · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$91.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorMaterials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
CountryFR
Data as of2026-01-08
Moat score
58/ 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: Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd. leads (61 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Air Liquide S.A.).
  • Segment focus: Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd. has 2 segments; Air Liquide S.A. has 6 segments (44% in Industrial Merchant).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Air Liquide S.A. has 12 across 3.

Primary market context

Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd.

Premium baijiu (mid-high to high-end)

Market

China premium baijiu (mid-high to high-end price tiers)

Geography

China

Customer

Consumers via distributor/retail channels (banquet, gifting, personal consumption)

Role

Branded producer

Air Liquide S.A.

Industrial Merchant

Market

Merchant industrial and medical gases distribution (cylinders, bulk liquids) plus related equipment and services

Geography

Global (local/regional distribution markets)

Customer

SMEs and mid-market industrial customers, contractors, labs, and public sector buyers

Role

Distributor + producer (last-mile logistics, cylinder assets, bulk delivery)

Revenue share

44%

Side-by-side metrics

Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd.
Air Liquide S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
002304.SZ - Shenzhen Stock Exchange
AI - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$94.3B
$91.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
69.9%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
15.7%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
10.6%
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Materials
Industry
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Chemicals - Specialty
HQ country
CN
FR
Primary segment
Premium baijiu (mid-high to high-end)
Industrial Merchant
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
61 / 100
58 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-08

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlScale Economies Unit Cost

Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd. strengths

Brand TrustCapacity Moat

Air Liquide S.A. strengths

Long Term ContractsPhysical Network DensityOperational ExcellenceService Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageDesign In QualificationSupply Chain ControlIP Choke PointCapex Knowhow ScaleScope Economies

Segment mix

Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd. segments

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Premium baijiu (mid-high to high-end)

Oligopoly

n/a

Mass-market baijiu (mainstream price tiers)

Competitive

n/a

Air Liquide S.A. segments

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Large Industries

Oligopoly

26%

Industrial Merchant

Competitive

44%

Healthcare

Competitive

16%

Electronics

Oligopoly

9%

Engineering & Construction

Competitive

2%

Global Markets & Technologies

Competitive

3%

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