VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Enbridge Inc. vs McDonald's Corporation

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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McDonald's Corporation

MCD · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$221.3B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
80/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Enbridge Inc. leads (92 / 100 vs 80 / 100 for McDonald's Corporation).
  • Segment focus: Enbridge Inc. has 4 segments (72.8% in Liquids Pipelines); McDonald's Corporation has 3 segments (48.7% in International Operated Markets).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Enbridge Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; McDonald's Corporation has 5 across 2.

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%

McDonald's Corporation

International Operated Markets

Market

Quick-service restaurants and informal eating out (IEO)

Geography

International operated markets (e.g., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, U.K.)

Customer

Consumers (end customers) and franchisees (B2B system partners)

Role

Franchisor / restaurant operator

Revenue share

48.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Enbridge Inc.
McDonald's Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
ENB - Toronto Stock Exchange
MCD - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$104.9B
$221.3B
Sector
Energy
Consumer
HQ country
CA
US
Primary segment
Liquids Pipelines
International Operated Markets
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
29%-31% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
92 / 100
80 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Physical Network DensityLong Term Contracts

Enbridge Inc. strengths

Permits Rights Of WayRegulated Standards PipeConcession LicenseCapex Knowhow Scale

McDonald's Corporation strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlOperational Excellence

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%

McDonald's Corporation segments

Full profile >

U.S.

Competitive

41%

International Operated Markets

Competitive

48.7%

International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate

Competitive

10.3%

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