VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

The Coca-Cola Company vs Sea Limited

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

The Coca-Cola Company

KO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$292.4B
Gross margin (TTM)61.6%
Operating margin (TTM)30.7%
Net margin (TTM)27.3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
79/ 100

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

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Sea Limited

SE · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$82.8B
Gross margin (TTM)44.9%
Operating margin (TTM)8.2%
Net margin (TTM)6.8%
SectorConsumer
IndustrySpecialty Retail
CountrySG
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
69/ 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 Coca-Cola Company leads (79 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Sea Limited).
  • Segment focus: The Coca-Cola Company has 6 segments (39.6% in North America); Sea Limited has 3 segments (73.8% in Shopee (E-commerce)).
  • Moat breadth: The Coca-Cola Company has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Sea Limited has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

The Coca-Cola Company

North America

Market

Nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages

Geography

North America (primarily United States and Canada)

Customer

Retailers, foodservice, and consumers

Role

Brand owner and concentrate/syrup producer; system marketing leadership

Revenue share

39.6%

Sea Limited

Shopee (E-commerce)

Market

E-commerce marketplace and related value-added services

Geography

Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Brazil

Customer

Consumers and sellers

Role

Marketplace operator

Revenue share

73.8%

Side-by-side metrics

The Coca-Cola Company
Sea Limited
Ticker / Exchange
KO - New York Stock Exchange
SE - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$292.4B
$82.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
61.6%
44.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
30.7%
8.2%
Net margin (TTM)
27.3%
6.8%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Specialty Retail
HQ country
US
SG
Primary segment
North America
Shopee (E-commerce)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
52% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
79 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Network, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution Control

The Coca-Cola Company strengths

Brand TrustLong Term ContractsScope EconomiesIP Choke PointService Field NetworkOperational Excellence

Sea Limited strengths

Two Sided NetworkEcosystem ComplementsRegulated Standards PipeDirect Network EffectsContractual Exclusivity

Segment mix

The Coca-Cola Company segments

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Europe, Middle East & Africa

Oligopoly

15.8%

Latin America

Oligopoly

13.7%

North America

Oligopoly

39.6%

Asia Pacific

Oligopoly

10.8%

Global Ventures

Competitive

6.6%

Bottling Investments

Competitive

13.2%

Sea Limited segments

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Shopee (E-commerce)

Oligopoly

73.8%

SeaMoney (Digital Financial Services)

Competitive

14.1%

Garena (Digital Entertainment)

Competitive

11.4%

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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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