VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Auckland International Airport Limited vs Universal Music Group N.V.

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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Universal Music Group N.V.

UMG · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)
SectorCommunication Services
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
77/ 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: Universal Music Group N.V. leads (77 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Auckland International Airport Limited).
  • Segment focus: Auckland International Airport Limited has 3 segments; Universal Music Group N.V. has 3 segments (75.2% in Recorded Music).
  • Primary market structure: Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Auckland International Airport Limited has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Universal Music Group N.V. has 5 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

Universal Music Group N.V.

Recorded Music

Market

Recorded music rights (labels) and monetization (streaming, physical, licensing/sync)

Geography

Global

Customer

Digital service providers (audio/video/social), physical retailers, and licensing counterparties

Role

Label / master rights holder; artist development, marketing and distribution

Revenue share

75.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Auckland International Airport Limited
Universal Music Group N.V.
Ticker / Exchange
AIA - NZX
UMG - Euronext Amsterdam
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Communication Services
HQ country
NZ
NL
Primary segment
Aeronautical (regulated airport services)
Recorded Music
Market structure
Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
31%-33% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
74 / 100
77 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Long Term Contracts

Auckland International Airport Limited strengths

Permits Rights Of WayCapacity MoatDistribution ControlGeographic Natural

Universal Music Group N.V. strengths

Content Rights CurrencyScale Economies Unit CostBrand TrustService Field Network

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

Universal Music Group N.V. segments

Full profile >

Recorded Music

Oligopoly

75.2%

Music Publishing

Oligopoly

17.9%

Merchandising and Other

Competitive

7.1%

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