VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Netflix, Inc. vs Tesla, Inc.

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

Netflix, Inc.

NFLX · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$387.5B
Gross margin (TTM)48.1%
Operating margin (TTM)29.1%
Net margin (TTM)24.1%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryEntertainment
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
65/ 100

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

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Tesla, Inc.

TSLA · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$1.5T
Gross margin (TTM)17%
Operating margin (TTM)4.7%
Net margin (TTM)5.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustryAuto - Manufacturers
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
75/ 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: Tesla, Inc. leads (75 / 100 vs 65 / 100 for Netflix, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Netflix, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Streaming entertainment platform); Tesla, Inc. has 3 segments (78.9% in Automotive (vehicles + software + leasing + regulatory credits)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Netflix, Inc. has 5 moat types across 4 domains; Tesla, Inc. has 9 across 3.

Primary market context

Netflix, Inc.

Streaming entertainment platform

Market

Paid streaming video entertainment (SVOD/AVOD)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (B2C); advertisers via ad-supported inventory

Role

Streaming platform operator; content producer/licensor

Revenue share

100%

Tesla, Inc.

Automotive (vehicles + software + leasing + regulatory credits)

Market

Battery-electric passenger vehicles (BEV) and connected vehicle software

Geography

United States (market share datapoint); global competition

Customer

Consumers and small fleets

Role

OEM (design, manufacture, direct-to-consumer sales)

Revenue share

78.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Netflix, Inc.
Tesla, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
NFLX - NASDAQ
TSLA - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$387.5B
$1.5T
Gross margin (TTM)
48.1%
17%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.1%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
24.1%
5.5%
Sector
Communication Services
Consumer
Industry
Entertainment
Auto - Manufacturers
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Streaming entertainment platform
Automotive (vehicles + software + leasing + regulatory credits)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
8.2%-8.4% (reported)
56.7% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
65 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Supply, Legal, Financial
Network, Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-01-05
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Network EffectsScale Economies Unit CostPhysical Network Density

Netflix, Inc. strengths

Content Rights CurrencyFloat Prepayment

Tesla, Inc. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleBrand TrustService Field NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralScope EconomiesData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Netflix, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Streaming entertainment platform

Oligopoly

100%

Tesla, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Automotive (vehicles + software + leasing + regulatory credits)

Competitive

78.9%

Services and Other (Supercharging + after-sales + used vehicles + insurance)

Quasi-Monopoly

10.8%

Energy Generation and Storage (Megapack + Powerwall + solar)

Oligopoly

10.3%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.