VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

The Coca-Cola Company vs TC Energy Corporation

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)$298.4B
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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TC Energy Corporation

TRP · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$37B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorEnergy
Industry
CountryCA
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
80/ 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: TC Energy Corporation leads (80 / 100 vs 79 / 100 for The Coca-Cola Company).
  • Segment focus: The Coca-Cola Company has 6 segments (39.6% in North America); TC Energy Corporation has 4 segments (46.1% in U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: The Coca-Cola Company has 7 moat types across 3 domains; TC Energy Corporation has 4 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%

TC Energy Corporation

U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines

Market

U.S. interstate natural gas pipeline transportation (FERC-regulated)

Geography

United States

Customer

Utilities/LDCs, power generators, LNG/export facilities, industrial users and marketers (as shippers)

Role

Midstream pipeline operator

Revenue share

46.1%

Side-by-side metrics

The Coca-Cola Company
TC Energy Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
KO - New York Stock Exchange
TRP - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$298.4B
$37B
Gross margin (TTM)
61.6%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
30.7%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
27.3%
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Energy
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
n/a
HQ country
US
CA
Primary segment
North America
U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
79 / 100
80 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Legal, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-02

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Long Term Contracts

The Coca-Cola Company strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlScope EconomiesIP Choke PointService Field NetworkOperational Excellence

TC Energy Corporation strengths

Regulated Standards PipePhysical Network DensityGovernment Contracting Relationships

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%

TC Energy Corporation segments

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Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines

Quasi-Monopoly

40.7%

U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines

Oligopoly

46.1%

Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines

Oligopoly

6.3%

Power and Energy Solutions

Competitive

6.9%

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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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