VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd. vs Duolingo, Inc.

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

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd.

600809 · Shanghai Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$218.5B
Gross margin (TTM)76.1%
Operating margin (TTM)44.3%
Net margin (TTM)32.7%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
CountryCN
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
57/ 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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Duolingo, Inc.

DUOL · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$8.6B
Gross margin (TTM)72%
Operating margin (TTM)11%
Net margin (TTM)40%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
68/ 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: Duolingo, Inc. leads (68 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd.).
  • Segment focus: Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd. has 2 segments (73.7% in Mid-to-High Priced Liquor (>= RMB130/L)); Duolingo, Inc. has 2 segments (93.9% in Duolingo App).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Duolingo, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd.

Mid-to-High Priced Liquor (>= RMB130/L)

Market

China premium baijiu (with focus on light-aroma baijiu) and mid-to-high priced spirits

Geography

China

Customer

Consumers and corporate/banquet demand via distributor/retail channels

Role

Brand owner / distiller / wholesaler-distributor orchestrator

Revenue share

73.7%

Duolingo, Inc.

Duolingo App

Market

Mobile-first, freemium language learning and adjacent subjects (math, music)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users); advertisers

Role

Digital learning platform / content & software publisher

Revenue share

93.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd.
Duolingo, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
600809 - Shanghai Stock Exchange
DUOL - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$218.5B
$8.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
76.1%
72%
Operating margin (TTM)
44.3%
11%
Net margin (TTM)
32.7%
40%
Sector
Consumer
Technology
Industry
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Software - Application
HQ country
CN
US
Primary segment
Mid-to-High Priced Liquor (>= RMB130/L)
Duolingo App
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
57 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Network, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd. strengths

Learning Curve YieldDistribution ControlPreferential Input AccessScale Economies Unit Cost

Duolingo, Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsHabit DefaultScope EconomiesDesign In QualificationOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd. segments

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Mid-to-High Priced Liquor (>= RMB130/L)

Oligopoly

73.7%

Other Liquor (value-tier baijiu and other spirits)

Competitive

25.9%

Duolingo, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Duolingo App

Competitive

93.9%

Duolingo English Test

Oligopoly

6.1%

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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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