VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Stock Comparison
Unicharm Corporation vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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 analysisKimberly-Clark Corporation
KMB · New York 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 KMB analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Kimberly-Clark Corporation leads (61 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Unicharm Corporation).
- Segment focus: Unicharm Corporation has 5 segments; Kimberly-Clark Corporation has 3 segments (54.9% in North America).
- Moat breadth: Unicharm Corporation has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Kimberly-Clark Corporation has 4 across 2.
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
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
North America
North American consumer and professional hygiene products (personal care, consumer tissue, and away-from-home hygiene)
North America
Consumers and commercial facilities via retail/e-commerce and distributors
Branded manufacturer and marketer
54.9%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Unicharm Corporation strengths
Kimberly-Clark Corporation 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
Kimberly-Clark Corporation segments
Full profile >North America
Oligopoly
International Personal Care
Oligopoly
International Family Care and Professional
Oligopoly
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