VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Unicharm Corporation vs Mettler-Toledo International 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)
Gross margin (TTM)38.5%
Operating margin (TTM)12.9%
Net margin (TTM)8.6%
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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Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

MTD · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)58.4%
Operating margin (TTM)28.6%
Net margin (TTM)21.2%
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
73/ 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: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. leads (73 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Unicharm Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Unicharm Corporation has 5 segments; Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has 3 segments (56% in Laboratory Products and Services).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Unicharm Corporation has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has 5 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

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

Laboratory Products and Services

Market

Laboratory precision weighing (balances/scales) and adjacent lab measurement & sample-prep instruments, plus related software and services

Geography

Global

Customer

Life science, chemical, academic, and testing laboratories (end-users) via direct sales and distributors

Role

Instrument OEM / software provider / service provider

Revenue share

56%

Side-by-side metrics

Unicharm Corporation
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
8113 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
MTD - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
38.5%
58.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.9%
28.6%
Net margin (TTM)
8.6%
21.2%
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Baby and Child Care Products
Laboratory Products and Services
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
35%-84% (reported)
25%-30% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
2,440
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
60 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Unicharm Corporation strengths

Distribution ControlCapex Knowhow ScaleHabit DefaultTraining Org Change CostsIP Choke PointOperational Excellence

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinService Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Unicharm Corporation segments

Full profile >

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

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. segments

Full profile >

Laboratory Products and Services

Oligopoly

56%

Industrial Products and Services

Competitive

39%

Food Retailing Products and Services

Competitive

5%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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