VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Stock Comparison

Airbnb, Inc. vs KKR & Co. Inc.

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

Airbnb, Inc.

ABNB · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$84B
Gross margin (TTM)83%
Operating margin (TTM)22.7%
Net margin (TTM)22%
SectorConsumer
IndustryTravel Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
69/ 100

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

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KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$119.9B
Gross margin (TTM)19.5%
Operating margin (TTM)2.6%
Net margin (TTM)14.1%
SectorFinancials
IndustryAsset Management
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
67/ 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: Airbnb, Inc. leads (69 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for KKR & Co. Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace); KKR & Co. Inc. has 3 segments (52.3% in Asset Management).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Airbnb, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; KKR & Co. Inc. has 7 across 4.

Primary market context

Airbnb, Inc.

Airbnb Marketplace

Market

Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences

Geography

Global

Customer

Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)

Role

Marketplace / platform operator

Revenue share

100%

KKR & Co. Inc.

Asset Management

Market

Alternative asset management (private equity, private credit, real assets, and related strategies)

Geography

Global

Customer

Institutional and wealth investors (LPs) allocating to private markets

Role

General partner / investment manager

Revenue share

52.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Airbnb, Inc.
KKR & Co. Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ABNB - NASDAQ
KKR - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$84B
$119.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
83%
19.5%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.7%
2.6%
Net margin (TTM)
22%
14.1%
Sector
Consumer
Financials
Industry
Travel Services
Asset Management
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Airbnb Marketplace
Asset Management
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
3.5%-5% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
69 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Financial
Demand, Supply, Financial, Legal
Last update
2025-12-25
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustFloat Prepayment

Airbnb, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkReputation Reviews

KKR & Co. Inc. strengths

Long Term ContractsScale Economies Unit CostDeal sourcing and origination relationshipsCompliance AdvantageCapital markets and exit execution capability

Segment mix

Airbnb, Inc. segments

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Airbnb Marketplace

Competitive

100%

KKR & Co. Inc. segments

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Asset Management

Oligopoly

52.3%

Insurance

Competitive

46.5%

Strategic Holdings

Competitive

1.2%

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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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