VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

ZOZO, Inc. vs Spotify Technology S.A.

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

ZOZO, Inc.

3092 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$1.1T
Gross margin (TTM)91.8%
Operating margin (TTM)29.8%
Net margin (TTM)20.6%
SectorConsumer
IndustrySpecialty Retail
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
63/ 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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Spotify Technology S.A.

SPOT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$121.5B
Gross margin (TTM)31.8%
Operating margin (TTM)11.7%
Net margin (TTM)8.3%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryInternet Content & Information
CountryLU
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
65/ 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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Spotify Technology S.A. leads (65 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for ZOZO, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: ZOZO, Inc. has 5 segments (71.3% in ZOZOTOWN Business); Spotify Technology S.A. has 2 segments (88.2% in Premium (subscription)).
  • Moat breadth: ZOZO, Inc. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Spotify Technology S.A. has 6 across 4.

Primary market context

ZOZO, Inc.

ZOZOTOWN Business

Market

Japan online fashion marketplace and resale (ZOZOTOWN)

Geography

Japan

Customer

Consumers (buyers) and fashion brands/retailers (sellers/tenants)

Role

Marketplace operator + retailer (mix of consignment, inventory retail, and used sales)

Revenue share

71.3%

Spotify Technology S.A.

Premium (subscription)

Market

Paid music and audio streaming subscriptions

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users) and distribution partners (e.g., telcos)

Role

Streaming platform operator

Revenue share

88.2%

Side-by-side metrics

ZOZO, Inc.
Spotify Technology S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
3092 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
SPOT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$1.1T
$121.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
91.8%
31.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.8%
11.7%
Net margin (TTM)
20.6%
8.3%
Sector
Consumer
Communication Services
Industry
Specialty Retail
Internet Content & Information
HQ country
JP
LU
Primary segment
ZOZOTOWN Business
Premium (subscription)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
18%-22% (reported)
31%-33% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
63 / 100
65 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Supply, Demand
Network, Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Two Sided Network

ZOZO, Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceDistribution ControlSwitching Costs GeneralInstalled Base Consumables

Spotify Technology S.A. strengths

Data Network EffectsInteroperability HubBrand TrustContent Rights CurrencyScale Economies Unit Cost

Segment mix

ZOZO, Inc. segments

Full profile >

ZOZOTOWN Business

Oligopoly

71.3%

LY Corporation Commerce

Competitive

10%

BtoB business

Competitive

1%

Advertising business (ZOZOAD / WEAR reach monetization)

Monopoly

5.3%

Others (platform services, shipping/settlement fees, and options)

Monopoly

12.4%

Spotify Technology S.A. segments

Full profile >

Premium (subscription)

Oligopoly

88.2%

Ad-Supported (advertising)

Competitive

11.8%

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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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