VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
Unicharm Corporation vs Judges Scientific plc
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 analysisJudges Scientific plc
JDG · London Stock Exchange - AIM
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View JDG analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Judges Scientific plc leads (63 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Unicharm Corporation).
- Segment focus: Unicharm Corporation has 5 segments; Judges Scientific plc has 2 segments (51.7% in Vacuum).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Unicharm Corporation has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Judges Scientific plc has 3 across 1.
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
Judges Scientific plc
Vacuum
Vacuum and surface-science related instrumentation (e.g., UHV/vacuum components and systems, thin-film/surface engineering adjacent tools)
Global
Research labs and high-tech manufacturing
Equipment manufacturer
51.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Unicharm Corporation strengths
Judges Scientific plc 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
Judges Scientific plc segments
Full profile >Materials Sciences
Competitive
Vacuum
Competitive
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