VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Stock Comparison
Safran vs Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Safran
SAF · Euronext Paris
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
YUMC · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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- Moat score gap: Yum China Holdings, Inc. leads (75 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Safran).
- Segment focus: Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion); Yum China Holdings, Inc. has 3 segments (75.3% in KFC).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Safran has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Yum China Holdings, Inc. has 7 across 3.
Primary market context
Safran
Propulsion
Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)
Global
Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries
Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)
50%
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
KFC
Quick-service restaurants (QSR), chicken-focused, in China
China
Consumers (end-users) via dine-in, takeaway and delivery
Brand owner/operator (company-owned + franchised restaurants)
75.3%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Safran strengths
Yum China Holdings, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Safran segments
Full profile >Propulsion
Oligopoly
Equipment & Defense
Oligopoly
Aircraft Interiors
Competitive
Yum China Holdings, Inc. segments
Full profile >KFC
Oligopoly
Pizza Hut
Competitive
All Other Segments (Emerging brands, delivery & e-commerce)
Competitive
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