VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Airbus SE vs James Hardie Industries plc

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

Airbus SE

AIR · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryNL
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
91/ 100

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

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James Hardie Industries plc

JHX · ASX

Market cap (USD)
SectorMaterials
CountryIE
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Airbus SE leads (91 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for James Hardie Industries plc).
  • Segment focus: Airbus SE has 3 segments (71.7% in Commercial Aircraft); James Hardie Industries plc has 4 segments (64.2% in Siding & Trim).
  • Primary market structure: Duopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Airbus SE has 5 moat types across 3 domains; James Hardie Industries plc has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Airbus SE

Commercial Aircraft

Market

Large commercial jet aircraft manufacturing (narrowbody and widebody)

Geography

Global

Customer

Airlines and aircraft lessors

Role

OEM / integrator

Revenue share

71.7%

James Hardie Industries plc

Siding & Trim

Market

North American fiber cement exterior siding & trim (plus related exterior products)

Geography

North America (primarily U.S. and Canada)

Customer

Homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, dealers/distributors, and retailers

Role

Manufacturer / branded building-products supplier

Revenue share

64.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Airbus SE
James Hardie Industries plc
Ticker / Exchange
AIR - Euronext Paris
JHX - ASX
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Materials
HQ country
NL
IE
Primary segment
Commercial Aircraft
Siding & Trim
Market structure
Duopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
68.8% (implied)
88%-92% (estimated)
HHI estimate
5,704
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
91 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-01
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow ScaleLong Term Contracts

Airbus SE strengths

Training Org Change CostsService Field NetworkGovernment Contracting Relationships

James Hardie Industries plc strengths

Brand TrustOperational ExcellenceDistribution Control

Segment mix

Airbus SE segments

Full profile >

Commercial Aircraft

Duopoly

71.7%

Helicopters

Oligopoly

11.2%

Defence and Space

Oligopoly

17.1%

James Hardie Industries plc segments

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Siding & Trim

Quasi-Monopoly

64.2%

Deck, Rail & Accessories

Oligopoly

11.7%

Australia & New Zealand

Oligopoly

11.6%

Europe

Competitive

12.5%

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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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