VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. vs MTU Aero Engines AG

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

CMG · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$52.5B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
62/ 100

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

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MTU Aero Engines AG

MTX · Deutsche Boerse XETRA

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryDE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
61/ 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: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. leads (62 / 100 vs 61 / 100 for MTU Aero Engines AG).
  • Segment focus: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Restaurant operations (company-owned Chipotle restaurants)); MTU Aero Engines AG has 2 segments (67.4% in MRO business (commercial maintenance)).
  • Moat breadth: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; MTU Aero Engines AG has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Restaurant operations (company-owned Chipotle restaurants)

Market

Fast-casual restaurants (Mexican-inspired, made-to-order)

Geography

Primarily United States; limited international presence

Customer

Consumers

Role

Company-operated restaurant operator

Revenue share

100%

MTU Aero Engines AG

MRO business (commercial maintenance)

Market

Commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (engine MRO) and associated services

Geography

Global

Customer

Airlines, lessors and engine owners/operators

Role

Aftermarket service provider (engine shop visits, repairs, on-wing services, leasing/asset management)

Revenue share

67.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
MTU Aero Engines AG
Ticker / Exchange
CMG - New York Stock Exchange
MTX - Deutsche Boerse XETRA
Market cap (USD)
$52.5B
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
HQ country
US
DE
Primary segment
Restaurant operations (company-owned Chipotle restaurants)
MRO business (commercial maintenance)
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
10% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
62 / 100
61 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-26
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Operational Excellence

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. strengths

Brand TrustSupply Chain ControlHabit Default

MTU Aero Engines AG strengths

Design In QualificationScope EconomiesCapex Knowhow ScaleGovernment Contracting RelationshipsService Field NetworkPreferential Input AccessLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. segments

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Restaurant operations (company-owned Chipotle restaurants)

Competitive

100%

MTU Aero Engines AG segments

Full profile >

OEM business (commercial and military engine business)

Oligopoly

32.6%

MRO business (commercial maintenance)

Competitive

67.4%

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