VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Stock Comparison

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited vs Airbnb, Inc.

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

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.

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Airbnb, Inc.

ABNB · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$82.2B
Gross margin (TTM)83%
Operating margin (TTM)22.7%
Net margin (TTM)22%
SectorConsumer
IndustryTravel Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
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: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited leads (92 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Airbnb, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited has 4 segments (52.6% in Cash Markets); Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace).
  • Primary market structure: Monopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited has 9 moat types across 5 domains; Airbnb, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

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%

Airbnb, Inc.

Airbnb Marketplace

Market

Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences

Geography

Global

Customer

Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)

Role

Marketplace / platform operator

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Airbnb, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
0388.HK - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)
ABNB - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$67.7B
$82.2B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
83%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
22.7%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
22%
Sector
Financials
Consumer
Industry
n/a
Travel Services
HQ country
HK
US
Primary segment
Cash Markets
Airbnb Marketplace
Market structure
Monopoly
Competitive
Market share
100% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
10,000
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
92 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Network, Financial, Supply, Demand
Network, Demand, Financial
Last update
2026-01-03
2025-12-25

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Two Sided Network

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited strengths

Concession LicenseClearing SettlementInteroperability HubDirect Network EffectsBenchmark Pricing PowerPhysical Network DensityDistribution ControlSwitching Costs General

Airbnb, Inc. strengths

Reputation ReviewsBrand TrustFloat Prepayment

Segment mix

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited segments

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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%

Airbnb, Inc. segments

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Airbnb Marketplace

Competitive

100%

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