VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. vs Uber Technologies, Inc.

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

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

EL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$39B
Gross margin (TTM)74.2%
Operating margin (TTM)-0.7%
Net margin (TTM)-6.4%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
70/ 100

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

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Uber Technologies, Inc.

UBER · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$167.8B
Gross margin (TTM)39.8%
Operating margin (TTM)9.2%
Net margin (TTM)33.5%
SectorIndustrials
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
66/ 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: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. leads (70 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Uber Technologies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 5 segments (48.6% in Skin Care); Uber Technologies, Inc. has 3 segments (57% in Mobility).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Uber Technologies, Inc. has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Skin Care

Market

Prestige skin care products

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers

Role

Branded manufacturer/marketer

Revenue share

48.6%

Uber Technologies, Inc.

Mobility

Market

Ride-hailing / on-demand mobility marketplaces

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (riders) and independent mobility drivers; plus transit/taxi partners in some markets

Role

Marketplace platform / demand generation / dispatch and payments

Revenue share

57%

Side-by-side metrics

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Uber Technologies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
EL - New York Stock Exchange
UBER - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$39B
$167.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
74.2%
39.8%
Operating margin (TTM)
-0.7%
9.2%
Net margin (TTM)
-6.4%
33.5%
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Software - Application
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Skin Care
Mobility
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
74%-78% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
6,352
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
70 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Network, Demand
Last update
2025-12-23
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlOperational ExcellenceScope Economies

Uber Technologies, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkData Network EffectsSuite Bundling

Segment mix

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. segments

Full profile >

Skin Care

Oligopoly

48.6%

Makeup

Oligopoly

29.4%

Fragrance

Oligopoly

17.4%

Hair Care

Competitive

3.9%

Other

Competitive

0.7%

Uber Technologies, Inc. segments

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Mobility

Oligopoly

57%

Delivery

Oligopoly

31.3%

Freight

Competitive

11.7%

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Curation & Accuracy

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