VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

JD.com, Inc. vs Duolingo, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

JD.com, Inc.

9618.HK · Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$335.3B
Gross margin (TTM)9.5%
Operating margin (TTM)1.3%
Net margin (TTM)2.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustrySpecialty Retail
CountryKY
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
64/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Duolingo, Inc.

DUOL · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$8.6B
Gross margin (TTM)72%
Operating margin (TTM)11%
Net margin (TTM)40%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
68/ 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: Duolingo, Inc. leads (68 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for JD.com, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: JD.com, Inc. has 3 segments (87.7% in JD Retail); Duolingo, Inc. has 2 segments (93.9% in Duolingo App).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: JD.com, Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Duolingo, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

JD.com, Inc.

JD Retail

Market

China e-commerce retail and marketplace (B2C) plus merchant marketing services

Geography

China

Customer

Consumers (end-users) and merchants/brands (sellers/advertisers)

Role

Retailer + marketplace operator

Revenue share

87.7%

Duolingo, Inc.

Duolingo App

Market

Mobile-first, freemium language learning and adjacent subjects (math, music)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users); advertisers

Role

Digital learning platform / content & software publisher

Revenue share

93.9%

Side-by-side metrics

JD.com, Inc.
Duolingo, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
9618.HK - Hong Kong Stock Exchange
DUOL - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$335.3B
$8.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
9.5%
72%
Operating margin (TTM)
1.3%
11%
Net margin (TTM)
2.5%
40%
Sector
Consumer
Technology
Industry
Specialty Retail
Software - Application
HQ country
KY
US
Primary segment
JD Retail
Duolingo App
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Weak
Moderate
Moat score
64 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Network
Network, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Operational ExcellenceBrand Trust

JD.com, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkPhysical Network DensityService Field NetworkScale Economies Unit CostEcosystem Complements

Duolingo, Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsHabit DefaultScope EconomiesDesign In Qualification

Segment mix

JD.com, Inc. segments

Full profile >

JD Retail

Oligopoly

87.7%

JD Logistics

Competitive

11%

New Businesses

Competitive

1.3%

Duolingo, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Duolingo App

Competitive

93.9%

Duolingo English Test

Oligopoly

6.1%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.