VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Enbridge Inc. vs HCA Healthcare, Inc.

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

Enbridge Inc.

ENB · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$104.9B
SectorEnergy
CountryCA
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
92/ 100

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

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HCA Healthcare, Inc.

HCA · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$106.5B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
67/ 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: Enbridge Inc. leads (92 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for HCA Healthcare, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Enbridge Inc. has 4 segments (72.8% in Liquids Pipelines); HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Hospitals and related healthcare entities).
  • Moat breadth: Enbridge Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Enbridge Inc.

Liquids Pipelines

Market

Crude oil & liquids pipeline transportation plus terminals/storage

Geography

North America (Canada & U.S.)

Customer

Producers, refiners, marketers (shippers)

Role

Midstream pipeline operator

Revenue share

72.8%

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Hospitals and related healthcare entities

Market

Acute care hospitals and outpatient healthcare services

Geography

United States (multi-state) and England (United Kingdom)

Customer

Patients and third-party payers

Role

Provider operator

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Enbridge Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ENB - Toronto Stock Exchange
HCA - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$104.9B
$106.5B
Sector
Energy
Healthcare
HQ country
CA
US
Primary segment
Liquids Pipelines
Hospitals and related healthcare entities
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
29%-31% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
92 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Permits Rights Of WayPhysical Network Density

Enbridge Inc. strengths

Long Term ContractsRegulated Standards PipeConcession LicenseCapex Knowhow Scale

HCA Healthcare, Inc. strengths

Scope EconomiesSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Enbridge Inc. segments

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Liquids Pipelines

Oligopoly

72.8%

Gas Transmission and Midstream

Oligopoly

11.8%

Gas Distribution and Storage

Monopoly

14.4%

Renewable Power Generation

Competitive

1%

HCA Healthcare, Inc. segments

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Hospitals and related healthcare entities

Oligopoly

100%

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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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