VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

NO ADVICE

Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Airbus SE vs TC Energy Corporation

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

Airbus SE

AIR · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$160.3B
Gross margin (TTM)15.5%
Operating margin (TTM)7.8%
Net margin (TTM)7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAerospace & Defense
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.

Full stock profile

Dive deeper into Airbus SE's moat claims, evidence, and risks.

View AIR analysis

TC Energy Corporation

TRP · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$37B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorEnergy
Industry
CountryCA
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
80/ 100

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

Full stock profile

Dive deeper into TC Energy Corporation's moat claims, evidence, and risks.

View TRP analysis

Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Airbus SE leads (91 / 100 vs 80 / 100 for TC Energy Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Airbus SE has 3 segments (71.7% in Commercial Aircraft); TC Energy Corporation has 4 segments (46.1% in U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines).
  • Primary market structure: Duopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Airbus SE has 5 moat types across 3 domains; TC Energy Corporation has 4 across 3.

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%

TC Energy Corporation

U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines

Market

U.S. interstate natural gas pipeline transportation (FERC-regulated)

Geography

United States

Customer

Utilities/LDCs, power generators, LNG/export facilities, industrial users and marketers (as shippers)

Role

Midstream pipeline operator

Revenue share

46.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Airbus SE
TC Energy Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
AIR - Euronext Paris
TRP - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$160.3B
$37B
Gross margin (TTM)
15.5%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
7.8%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
7%
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Energy
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
n/a
HQ country
NL
CA
Primary segment
Commercial Aircraft
U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines
Market structure
Duopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
68.8% (implied)
n/a
HHI estimate
5,704
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
91 / 100
80 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Legal, Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-01
2026-01-02

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Long Term ContractsGovernment Contracting Relationships

Airbus SE strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleTraining Org Change CostsService Field Network

TC Energy Corporation strengths

Regulated Standards PipePhysical Network Density

Segment mix

Airbus SE segments

Full profile >

Commercial Aircraft

Duopoly

71.7%

Helicopters

Oligopoly

11.2%

Defence and Space

Oligopoly

17.1%

TC Energy Corporation segments

Full profile >

Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines

Quasi-Monopoly

40.7%

U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines

Oligopoly

46.1%

Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines

Oligopoly

6.3%

Power and Energy Solutions

Competitive

6.9%

Want the full wide moat stocks list?

Browse the full ranking of wide moat stocks, updated with moat scores and segment context.

View the moat stocks list

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.