VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Stock Comparison
Unicharm Corporation vs Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Unicharm Corporation
8113 · Tokyo Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View 8113 analysisCadence Design Systems, Inc.
CDNS · NASDAQ
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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View CDNS analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Unicharm Corporation).
- Segment focus: Unicharm Corporation has 5 segments; Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has 3 segments (71% in Core EDA).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Unicharm Corporation has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has 8 across 3.
Primary market context
Unicharm Corporation
Baby and Child Care Products
Disposable baby diapers and baby wipes
Japan, Asia, Middle East, and selected other markets
Consumers (parents/caregivers)
Branded manufacturer
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Core EDA
Electronic design automation tools for semiconductor IC design and verification (digital, custom/analog, signoff, functional verification)
Global
Semiconductor designers (fabless and IDMs) and system companies with in-house silicon teams
Tool vendor / workflow platform
71%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Unicharm Corporation strengths
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Unicharm Corporation segments
Full profile >Baby and Child Care Products
Oligopoly
Feminine Care Products
Oligopoly
Wellness Care Products (Adult Incontinence)
Oligopoly
Pet Care Products
Competitive
Industrial Materials and Other Businesses
Competitive
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. segments
Full profile >Core EDA
Oligopoly
Semiconductor IP
Oligopoly
System Design and Analysis
Competitive
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