VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Unicharm Corporation vs Melrose Industries PLC

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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Melrose Industries PLC

MRO · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$10B
SectorIndustrials
CountryGB
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
77/ 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: Melrose Industries PLC leads (77 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Unicharm Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Unicharm Corporation has 5 segments; Melrose Industries PLC has 2 segments (57.9% in Structures).
  • Moat breadth: Unicharm Corporation has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Melrose Industries PLC has 5 across 2.

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

Melrose Industries PLC

Structures

Market

Aerostructures and aircraft electrical wiring systems (EWIS)

Geography

Global

Customer

Airframe OEMs; defence primes

Role

Tier-1 aerospace supplier

Revenue share

57.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Unicharm Corporation
Melrose Industries PLC
Ticker / Exchange
8113 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
MRO - London Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$10B
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
HQ country
JP
GB
Primary segment
Baby and Child Care Products
Structures
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
35%-84% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
60 / 100
77 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow Scale

Unicharm Corporation strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlHabit DefaultTraining Org Change CostsIP Choke PointOperational Excellence

Melrose Industries PLC strengths

Long Term ContractsDesign In QualificationService Field NetworkCapacity Moat

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

Melrose Industries PLC segments

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Engines

Oligopoly

42.1%

Structures

Oligopoly

57.9%

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