VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Duolingo, Inc. vs Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

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

Duolingo, Inc.

DUOL · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$8.6B
Gross margin (TTM)72%
Operating margin (TTM)11%
Net margin (TTM)40%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
68/ 100

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

Full stock profile

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Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

HIMS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$7.6B
Gross margin (TTM)75%
Operating margin (TTM)5.2%
Net margin (TTM)6.1%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Equipment & Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
51/ 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 Hims & Hers Health, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Duolingo, Inc. leads (68 / 100 vs 51 / 100 for Hims & Hers Health, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Duolingo, Inc. has 2 segments (93.9% in Duolingo App); Hims & Hers Health, Inc. has 2 segments (97.4% in Online Platform).
  • Moat breadth: Duolingo, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Hims & Hers Health, Inc. has 3 across 2.

Primary market context

Duolingo, Inc.

Duolingo App

Market

Mobile-first, freemium language learning and adjacent subjects (math, music)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users); advertisers

Role

Digital learning platform / content & software publisher

Revenue share

93.9%

Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

Online Platform

Market

Direct-to-consumer telehealth + subscription pharmacy (cash-pay) for lifestyle and chronic conditions

Geography

Primarily United States

Customer

Consumers (end-users), paid out-of-pocket; supported by affiliated provider networks and pharmacy fulfillment

Role

D2C digital health platform + fulfillment (mail-order pharmacy and partners)

Revenue share

97.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Duolingo, Inc.
Hims & Hers Health, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
DUOL - NASDAQ
HIMS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$8.6B
$7.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
72%
75%
Operating margin (TTM)
11%
5.2%
Net margin (TTM)
40%
6.1%
Sector
Technology
Healthcare
Industry
Software - Application
Medical - Equipment & Services
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Duolingo App
Online Platform
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
68 / 100
51 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-06
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Habit DefaultBrand TrustOperational Excellence

Duolingo, Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsScope EconomiesDesign In Qualification

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. strengths

No unique moat types yet.

Segment mix

Duolingo, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Duolingo App

Competitive

93.9%

Duolingo English Test

Oligopoly

6.1%

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Online Platform

Competitive

97.4%

Wholesale

Competitive

2.6%

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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).

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.