VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Nintendo Co., Ltd. vs Lowe's Companies, Inc.

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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Lowe's Companies, Inc.

LOW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$149.9B
Gross margin (TTM)31.4%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)8.1%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHome Improvement
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
48/ 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: Nintendo Co., Ltd. leads (76 / 100 vs 48 / 100 for Lowe's Companies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Nintendo Co., Ltd. has 3 segments (90.2% in Nintendo Switch platform ecosystem); Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Nintendo Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 5 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%

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)

Market

U.S. home improvement retail and related services (DIY and Pro; omnichannel)

Geography

United States

Customer

DIY consumers and small-to-medium professional contractors

Role

Omnichannel retailer and distributor

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
7974.JP - Tokyo Stock Exchange
LOW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$11.8T
$149.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
45.4%
31.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.6%
12.1%
Net margin (TTM)
21.2%
8.1%
Sector
Communication Services
Consumer
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Home Improvement
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Nintendo Switch platform ecosystem
Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
76 / 100
48 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Legal
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Nintendo Co., Ltd. strengths

Ecosystem ComplementsSwitching Costs GeneralBrand TrustIP Choke PointContent Rights Currency

Lowe's Companies, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensitySupply Chain ControlOperational ExcellenceScope EconomiesHabit 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%

Lowe's Companies, Inc. segments

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Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)

Competitive

100%

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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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