VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Nintendo Co., Ltd. vs Auto Trader Group plc

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

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

7974.JP · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$11.8T
Gross margin (TTM)45.4%
Operating margin (TTM)17.6%
Net margin (TTM)21.2%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryElectronic Gaming & Multimedia
CountryJP
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
76/ 100

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

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Auto Trader Group plc

AUTO · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorCommunication Services
Industry
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
96/ 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: Auto Trader Group plc leads (96 / 100 vs 76 / 100 for Nintendo Co., Ltd.).
  • Segment focus: Nintendo Co., Ltd. has 3 segments (90.2% in Nintendo Switch platform ecosystem); Auto Trader Group plc has 2 segments (93.3% in Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Nintendo Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Auto Trader Group plc has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Nintendo Switch platform ecosystem

Market

Dedicated console gaming platform ecosystem (hardware + software + digital storefront + online services)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers

Role

Platform owner / first-party publisher

Revenue share

90.2%

Auto Trader Group plc

Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)

Market

UK digital automotive marketplace (new & used) with retailer advertising/data products

Geography

United Kingdom

Customer

Consumers, vehicle retailers, OEMs/advertising agencies

Role

Two-sided marketplace + advertising/data & workflow tools

Revenue share

93.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Auto Trader Group plc
Ticker / Exchange
7974.JP - Tokyo Stock Exchange
AUTO - London Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$11.8T
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
45.4%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
17.6%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
21.2%
n/a
Sector
Communication Services
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
n/a
HQ country
JP
GB
Primary segment
Nintendo Switch platform ecosystem
Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
75%-80% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
76 / 100
96 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Legal
Network, Demand
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-10

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Ecosystem Complements

Nintendo Co., Ltd. strengths

Switching Costs GeneralBrand TrustIP Choke PointContent Rights Currency

Auto Trader Group plc strengths

Two Sided NetworkData Workflow LockinHabit Default

Segment mix

Nintendo Co., Ltd. segments

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Nintendo Switch platform ecosystem

Oligopoly

90.2%

Mobile and IP-related income

Competitive

5.8%

Other products and legacy platforms

Competitive

4%

Auto Trader Group plc segments

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Autotrader (UK automotive marketplace & data platform)

Quasi-Monopoly

93.3%

Autorama (vehicle leasing marketplace)

Competitive

6.7%

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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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