VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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)$6.2T
Gross margin (TTM)41.4%
Operating margin (TTM)16.8%
Net margin (TTM)13.4%
SectorTechnology
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
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.

Full stock profile

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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 75 / 100 for Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.).
  • Segment focus: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 6 segments (47.7% in Capacitors (primarily MLCC)); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Moat breadth: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 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%

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

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
6981 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$6.2T
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
41.4%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.8%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
13.4%
3.7%
Sector
Technology
Communication Services
Industry
Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Entertainment
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Capacitors (primarily MLCC)
Concerts
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
38%-42% (reported)
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
75 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial, Legal
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleLearning Curve YieldDesign In QualificationBenchmark Pricing PowerBrand TrustIP Choke PointCompliance AdvantageResidual segment

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityService Field NetworkLong Term ContractsTwo Sided NetworkData Workflow LockinScope Economies

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%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. segments

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Concerts

Oligopoly

82.2%

Ticketing

Quasi-Monopoly

12.9%

Sponsorship & Advertising

Competitive

5.2%

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Curation & Accuracy

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