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★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. vs Safran

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

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

HLT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$66.8B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
72/ 100

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

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Safran

SAF · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)—
SectorIndustrials
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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: Safran leads (74 / 100 vs 72 / 100 for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has 2 segments (72.7% in Management and Franchise); Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Safran has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Management and Franchise

Market

Hotel management, franchising and brand licensing

Geography

Global

Customer

Third-party hotel owners / franchisees and strategic partners

Role

Franchisor / manager / IP licensor

Revenue share

72.7%

Safran

Propulsion

Market

Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries

Role

Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)

Revenue share

50%

Side-by-side metrics

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Safran
Ticker / Exchange
HLT - New York Stock Exchange
SAF - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$66.8B
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
HQ country
US
FR
Primary segment
Management and Franchise
Propulsion
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
13%-15% (implied)
n/a
HHI estimate
1,350
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
72 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-01
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Long Term Contracts

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkScale Economies Unit CostBrand TrustEcosystem Complements

Safran strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesCapex Knowhow ScaleRegulated Standards PipeDesign In QualificationService Field NetworkGovernment Contracting RelationshipsOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. segments

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Management and Franchise

Oligopoly

72.7%

Ownership

Competitive

27.3%

Safran segments

Full profile >

Propulsion

Oligopoly

50%

Equipment & Defense

Oligopoly

38.9%

Aircraft Interiors

Competitive

11.1%

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