VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Unicharm Corporation vs AutoZone, Inc.

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

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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AutoZone, Inc.

AZO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$56.3B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
59/ 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: Unicharm Corporation leads (60 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for AutoZone, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Unicharm Corporation has 5 segments; AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Unicharm Corporation has 7 moat types across 3 domains; AutoZone, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

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

AutoZone, Inc.

U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Market

U.S. automotive aftermarket replacement parts & accessories retail and commercial distribution

Geography

United States

Customer

DIY consumers; professional repair shops (DIFM)

Role

Retailer and distributor

Revenue share

88%

Side-by-side metrics

Unicharm Corporation
AutoZone, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
8113 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
AZO - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$56.3B
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Baby and Child Care Products
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
35%-84% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
60 / 100
59 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Financial
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution ControlOperational Excellence

Unicharm Corporation strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleHabit DefaultTraining Org Change CostsIP Choke Point

AutoZone, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityService Field NetworkNegative Working Capital

Segment mix

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

AutoZone, Inc. segments

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U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Competitive

88%

International Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution (Mexico & Brazil)

Competitive

12%

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