VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Auckland International Airport Limited vs The Estee Lauder Companies 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)
SectorIndustrials
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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The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

EL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
70/ 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 70 / 100 for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Auckland International Airport Limited has 3 segments; The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 5 segments (48.6% in Skin Care).
  • Primary market structure: Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Auckland International Airport Limited has 5 moat types across 3 domains; The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 4 across 2.

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

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Skin Care

Market

Prestige skin care products

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers

Role

Branded manufacturer/marketer

Revenue share

48.6%

Side-by-side metrics

Auckland International Airport Limited
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AIA - NZX
EL - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
HQ country
NZ
US
Primary segment
Aeronautical (regulated airport services)
Skin Care
Market structure
Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
74 / 100
70 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-23

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution Control

Auckland International Airport Limited strengths

Permits Rights Of WayCapacity MoatLong Term ContractsGeographic Natural

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. strengths

Brand TrustOperational ExcellenceScope Economies

Segment mix

Auckland International Airport Limited segments

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Aeronautical (regulated airport services)

Monopoly

n/a

Retail concessions and car parking

Quasi-Monopoly

n/a

Commercial property and precinct development

Competitive

n/a

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. segments

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Skin Care

Oligopoly

48.6%

Makeup

Oligopoly

29.4%

Fragrance

Oligopoly

17.4%

Hair Care

Competitive

3.9%

Other

Competitive

0.7%

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