VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. vs Unicharm Corporation

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

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

6981 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$37.4B
SectorTechnology
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
75/ 100

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

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Unicharm Corporation

8113 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-29
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. leads (75 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Unicharm Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 6 segments (47.7% in Capacitors (primarily MLCC)); Unicharm Corporation has 5 segments.
  • Moat breadth: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Unicharm Corporation has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Capacitors (primarily MLCC)

Market

Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) and related capacitors

Geography

Global

Customer

Electronics OEMs and tier-1 suppliers (smartphone, PC/server, automotive, industrial)

Role

Component manufacturer / supplier

Revenue share

47.7%

Unicharm Corporation

Baby and Child Care Products

Market

Disposable baby diapers and baby wipes

Geography

Japan, Asia, Middle East, and selected other markets

Customer

Consumers (parents/caregivers)

Role

Branded manufacturer

Side-by-side metrics

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Unicharm Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
6981 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
8113 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$37.4B
n/a
Sector
Technology
Consumer
HQ country
JP
JP
Primary segment
Capacitors (primarily MLCC)
Baby and Child Care Products
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
38%-42% (reported)
35%-84% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
75 / 100
60 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow ScaleBrand TrustIP Choke Point

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. strengths

Learning Curve YieldDesign In QualificationBenchmark Pricing PowerCompliance AdvantageResidual segment

Unicharm Corporation strengths

Distribution ControlHabit DefaultTraining Org Change CostsOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. segments

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Capacitors (primarily MLCC)

Oligopoly

47.7%

Inductors and EMI Filters

Oligopoly

11.5%

High-Frequency Devices and Communications Modules

Oligopoly

25.4%

Batteries and Power Supply

Competitive

8.9%

Functional Devices (including sensors)

Competitive

5.6%

Other

Competitive

0.9%

Unicharm Corporation segments

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Baby and Child Care Products

Oligopoly

n/a

Feminine Care Products

Oligopoly

n/a

Wellness Care Products (Adult Incontinence)

Oligopoly

n/a

Pet Care Products

Competitive

n/a

Industrial Materials and Other Businesses

Competitive

n/a

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Curation & Accuracy

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