VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Auckland International Airport Limited vs Duolingo, Inc.

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

Auckland International Airport Limited

AIA · NZX

Market cap (USD)$14.3B
Gross margin (TTM)54.4%
Operating margin (TTM)55%
Net margin (TTM)23.3%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAirlines, Airports & Air Services
CountryNZ
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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: Auckland International Airport Limited leads (74 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for Duolingo, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Auckland International Airport Limited has 3 segments; Duolingo, Inc. has 2 segments (93.9% in Duolingo App).
  • Primary market structure: Monopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Auckland International Airport Limited has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Duolingo, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Auckland International Airport Limited

Aeronautical (regulated airport services)

Market

Aeronautical airport services at Auckland Airport (airfield landing/parking, passenger terminal and related charges)

Geography

New Zealand (Auckland catchment)

Customer

Airlines and aviation operators (direct customers); passengers indirectly

Role

Airport infrastructure operator

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

Auckland International Airport Limited
Duolingo, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AIA - NZX
DUOL - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$14.3B
$8.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
54.4%
72%
Operating margin (TTM)
55%
11%
Net margin (TTM)
23.3%
40%
Sector
Industrials
Technology
Industry
Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Software - Application
HQ country
NZ
US
Primary segment
Aeronautical (regulated airport services)
Duolingo App
Market structure
Monopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
74 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Network, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Auckland International Airport Limited strengths

Permits Rights Of WayCapacity MoatDistribution ControlLong Term ContractsGeographic Natural

Duolingo, Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsHabit DefaultBrand TrustScope EconomiesDesign In QualificationOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Auckland International Airport Limited segments

Full profile >

Aeronautical (regulated airport services)

Monopoly

n/a

Retail concessions and car parking

Quasi-Monopoly

n/a

Commercial property and precinct development

Competitive

n/a

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.