VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Kao Corporation vs Enbridge Inc.

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

Kao Corporation

4452 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$18.5B
SectorConsumer
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
60/ 100

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

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Enbridge Inc.

ENB · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$104.9B
SectorEnergy
CountryCA
Data as of2025-12-31
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Enbridge Inc. leads (92 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Kao Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Kao Corporation has 5 segments (33.5% in Hygiene Living Care Business); Enbridge Inc. has 4 segments (72.8% in Liquids Pipelines).
  • Moat breadth: Kao Corporation has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Enbridge Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Kao Corporation

Hygiene Living Care Business

Market

Household & fabric care and sanitary consumer packaged goods

Geography

Japan and Asia (with select global brands)

Customer

Consumers (retail)

Role

Branded manufacturer

Revenue share

33.5%

Enbridge Inc.

Liquids Pipelines

Market

Crude oil & liquids pipeline transportation plus terminals/storage

Geography

North America (Canada & U.S.)

Customer

Producers, refiners, marketers (shippers)

Role

Midstream pipeline operator

Revenue share

72.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Kao Corporation
Enbridge Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
4452 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
ENB - Toronto Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$18.5B
$104.9B
Sector
Consumer
Energy
HQ country
JP
CA
Primary segment
Hygiene Living Care Business
Liquids Pipelines
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
29%-31% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
60 / 100
92 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow Scale

Kao Corporation strengths

Brand TrustTraining Org Change CostsService Field NetworkDesign In Qualification

Enbridge Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayPhysical Network DensityLong Term ContractsRegulated Standards PipeConcession License

Segment mix

Kao Corporation segments

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Hygiene Living Care Business

Oligopoly

33.5%

Health Beauty Care Business

Competitive

26%

Cosmetics Business

Competitive

15%

Business Connected Business

Competitive

2.4%

Chemical Business

Competitive

23.1%

Enbridge Inc. segments

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Liquids Pipelines

Oligopoly

72.8%

Gas Transmission and Midstream

Oligopoly

11.8%

Gas Distribution and Storage

Monopoly

14.4%

Renewable Power Generation

Competitive

1%

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Curation & Accuracy

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