VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

YASKAWA Electric Corporation vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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

YASKAWA Electric Corporation

6506 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$1.3T
Gross margin (TTM)35.6%
Operating margin (TTM)9.2%
Net margin (TTM)10.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
62/ 100

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

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

LYV · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)4.7%
Net margin (TTM)3.7%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryEntertainment
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
84/ 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: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 62 / 100 for YASKAWA Electric Corporation).
  • Segment focus: YASKAWA Electric Corporation has 4 segments (44.4% in Motion Control); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Moat breadth: YASKAWA Electric Corporation has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

YASKAWA Electric Corporation

Motion Control

Market

Factory automation motion control components (AC servo motors/drives & controllers, AC drives/inverters)

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial OEMs and end-users (machine builders; semiconductor, electronics, automotive, and general industry plants)

Role

Component manufacturer + maintenance/service provider

Revenue share

44.4%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Concerts

Market

Live music concert promotion, festival production, and music venue operations

Geography

Global

Customer

Artists/agents (supply) and fans (end-users); venues and festivals; corporate partners

Role

Promoter + venue operator

Revenue share

82.2%

Side-by-side metrics

YASKAWA Electric Corporation
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
6506 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$1.3T
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
35.6%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.2%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
10.7%
3.7%
Sector
Industrials
Communication Services
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Entertainment
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Motion Control
Concerts
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
16% (reported)
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
62 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow LockinService Field Network

YASKAWA Electric Corporation strengths

Design In QualificationBrand TrustCapex Knowhow ScaleEcosystem ComplementsTurnkey automation project execution know-howOperational Excellence

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityLong Term ContractsTwo Sided NetworkScope Economies

Segment mix

YASKAWA Electric Corporation segments

Full profile >

Motion Control

Oligopoly

44.4%

Robotics

Oligopoly

44.2%

System Engineering

Competitive

7.1%

Other / Logistics Services

Competitive

4.3%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Concerts

Oligopoly

82.2%

Ticketing

Quasi-Monopoly

12.9%

Sponsorship & Advertising

Competitive

5.2%

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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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