VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Stock Comparison

AIA Group Limited vs TMX Group Limited

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

AIA Group Limited

1299.HK · Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorFinancials
Industry
CountryHK
Data as of2026-01-12
Moat score
67/ 100

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

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TMX Group Limited

X · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$14.1B
Gross margin (TTM)59.3%
Operating margin (TTM)38.7%
Net margin (TTM)23.8%
SectorFinancials
IndustryFinancial - Data & Stock Exchanges
CountryCA
Data as of2026-01-03
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: TMX Group Limited leads (70 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for AIA Group Limited).
  • Segment focus: AIA Group Limited has 6 segments; TMX Group Limited has 9 segments (16.1% in Trayport energy trading workflow software and network).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: n/a vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: AIA Group Limited has 4 moat types across 3 domains; TMX Group Limited has 12 across 5.

Primary market context

AIA Group Limited

Mainland China

Market

Life insurance, accident & health insurance, and long-term savings products

Geography

Mainland China

Customer

Individuals and corporate clients (group insurance/employee benefits)

Role

Insurer / underwriter and distributor (agency and partnerships)

TMX Group Limited

Trayport energy trading workflow software and network

Market

Wholesale energy trading workflow software and network connectivity

Geography

Europe-centric, with global customers

Customer

Energy traders, brokers, exchanges/venues

Role

Interoperability hub / workflow platform

Revenue share

16.1%

Side-by-side metrics

AIA Group Limited
TMX Group Limited
Ticker / Exchange
1299.HK - Hong Kong Stock Exchange
X - Toronto Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$14.1B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
59.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
38.7%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
23.8%
Sector
Financials
Financials
Industry
n/a
Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
HQ country
HK
CA
Primary segment
Mainland China
Trayport energy trading workflow software and network
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
n/a
Moderate
Moat score
67 / 100
70 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Legal, Network, Demand, Supply, Financial
Last update
2026-01-12
2026-01-03

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Concession LicenseBrand Trust

AIA Group Limited strengths

Service Field NetworkLong Term Contracts

TMX Group Limited strengths

Two Sided NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance AdvantageScale Economies Unit CostClearing SettlementRegulated Standards PipeInteroperability HubDistribution ControlData Workflow LockinBenchmark Pricing Power

Segment mix

AIA Group Limited segments

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Mainland China

Oligopoly

n/a

Hong Kong (including Macau)

Oligopoly

n/a

Thailand

Oligopoly

n/a

Singapore (including Brunei)

Oligopoly

n/a

Malaysia

Oligopoly

n/a

Other Markets

Competitive

n/a

TMX Group Limited segments

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TSX & TSXV listing and sustaining fees

Oligopoly

10.8%

Issuer services (TSX Trust and TMX Newsfile)

Competitive

7.9%

Equities and fixed income trading venues (TSX, TSXV, TSX Alpha, Shorcan)

Oligopoly

8.8%

Post-trade clearing, settlement and depository (CDS / CDSX)

Quasi-Monopoly

8.6%

Canadian listed derivatives trading and clearing (Montreal Exchange + CDCC, excl. BOX)

Quasi-Monopoly

12.9%

U.S. equity options exchange (BOX)

Competitive

9.6%

Trayport energy trading workflow software and network

Oligopoly

16.1%

TMX Datalinx market data and co-location

Quasi-Monopoly

15.8%

TMX VettaFi indexing, ETF analytics, and digital distribution

Oligopoly

9.5%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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